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BU51 VFJ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,863 mi
Last recorded165,863 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 165,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 14 Sep 2024 164,833 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 159,113 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 155,880 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 151,697 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 144,248 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 136,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 136,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 128,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 128,251 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 120,721 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 110,086 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing low, 2.0mm in centre of tread

Fail 11 Oct 2011 110,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing low, 2.0mm in centre of tread

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,340 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 97,340 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 87,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,811 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 87,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 79,618 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 72,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 72,436 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 61,491 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2005 51,858 miles

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 VFJ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 VFJ registered?

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

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