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BU51 VFY

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,016 mi
Last recorded125,016 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2020 125,016 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced on chass leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced center by exhaust mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear side lamp dim

Offside Front side marker lamp

Rear brake pads looking low

clutch rubber missing

hand brake

play in steering in box

Pass 15 Feb 2019 101,735 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack on side walls

Fail 15 Feb 2019 101,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,424 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corosion underside

Fail 13 Dec 2017 99,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside track rod end one behind wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm bottom of steering box to drag link excessive play (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside front onto steering box drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside chassis near middle crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 93,383 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 93,354 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Front towbar mount chassis area holed, Advise do not tow (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,457 miles

Front wiper blades split

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,350 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,446 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 79,023 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,851 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 75,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 73,655 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 73,581 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,082 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,108 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 VFY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

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

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