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BU51 VFW

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,900 mi
Last recorded137,900 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 137,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front corrosion to o.s.f out rigger

corrosion o.s.f chassis

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2016 137,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front corrosion to o.s.f out rigger

corrosion o.s.f chassis

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 126,766 miles

the chassis is corroded

the rear nearside and offside trailing arm front bushes are worn

Fail 20 Nov 2015 126,507 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded within area of the rear trailing arm front mount (2.4.A.3)

the chassis is corroded

the rear nearside and offside trailing arm front bushes are worn

Pass 21 Nov 2014 113,896 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 113,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,704 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 96,707 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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 84,424 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 84,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 80,239 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,804 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 67,937 miles

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 67,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 60,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 47,784 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 VFW is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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