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BU51 VNV

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,330 mi
Last recorded176,330 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 176,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear arch corroded in non prescribed area

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 176,325 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded in non prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear arch corroded in non prescribed area

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 167,103 miles

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 167,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 159,963 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 159,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 149,109 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 149,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

bracket fouling steering column

Pass 23 Nov 2021 141,620 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 140,148 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 138,446 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 134,709 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 134,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 125,698 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 125,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 113,396 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 113,396 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,017 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,838 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 99,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,060 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 90,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,462 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 70,086 miles

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

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Sep 2010 64,673 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,870 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,447 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 47,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 38,174 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 VNV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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