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BU51 VFD

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

150,139 mi
Last recorded150,139 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 150,139 miles

slight play in offside front steering joint

Fail 12 Dec 2025 150,133 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in offside front steering joint

Pass 17 Dec 2024 145,575 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 138,175 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 131,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 126,559 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 122,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline and above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 116,854 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 110,869 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,806 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 100,360 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,167 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,865 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 89,599 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 84,270 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,516 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,541 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,709 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 67,709 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 64,118 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,872 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,626 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 45,620 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise osr+nsr tyres going out of shape/stepping

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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BU51 VFD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 109,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 VFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU51 VFD registered?

BU51 VFD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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