MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear active antirollbar leak
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension slight leak
All 4 Radius arm bushes splitting
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front TRE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
All 4 Radius arm bushes splitting
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front TRE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
all 4 radius arm bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
all 4 radius arm bushes deteriorated
Corrosion nearside front inner wing but not in prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Body heavily corroded underneath
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Chassis heavily corroded
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Suspension hydraulic pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body heavily corroded underneath
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Chassis heavily corroded
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brake performance not tested Due to brake pipes (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.6.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
surface corrosion under vehicle
A.C.E light on.
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both rear tyres tread cracking.
chasis corroded but not holed.
mil light on.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
A.C.E light on.
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both rear tyres tread cracking.
chasis corroded but not holed.
mil light on.
A.C.E light on.
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
engine management light on.
A.C.E light on.
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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BU51 VOB is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2001.
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