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BU51 VOO

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,566 mi
Last recorded131,566 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 131,566 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside rear mud flap metal plate corroded

Offside, Underside of steps structure corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle, heavier corrosion prescribed & surrounding areas due to age of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 127,460 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on lower tread wear limit n/s/r

front brake pads very worn very low o/s/f

general age related corrosion chassis and surrounding areas

some damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 14 Dec 2023 121,880 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Dec 2023 121,601 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.18 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 116,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 115,815 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired severe corrosion around o/s/f body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hill decent lamp constantly on

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Dec 2021 109,940 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

unable to inspect offside rear seat belt (luggage)

Fail 24 Nov 2021 109,765 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (when door is openend) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

unable to inspect offside rear seat belt (luggage)

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,793 miles

heavy corrosion apparent o/s/r of chassis

oil leak from engine / gearbox area

outer sill covers / sidesteps fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,989 miles

3rd row -- 2nd row centre and o/s/r seat belts not inspected fully due to luggage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner of tyre tread close to minimum legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

heavy corrosion apparent at very rear of o/s main chassis

vehicle tends to be leaning to the o/s

Fail 22 Nov 2019 99,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

3rd row -- 2nd row centre and o/s/r seat belts not inspected fully due to luggage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner of tyre tread close to minimum legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

heavy corrosion apparent at very rear of o/s main chassis

vehicle tends to be leaning to the o/s

Pass 6 Nov 2018 91,911 miles

heavy oil leak from engine / gearbox area

quite heavy corrosion apparent on most of main chassis under of vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2017 86,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres showing deterioration too outer sidewalls

offside & nearside rear chassis members showing corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

underside of vehicle slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 81,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area. underside. (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded located on rear axle. marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

underside of vehicle slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,034 miles

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 68,034 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,597 miles

o/s rear tyre worn close to limit on inside edge

slight oil leaks

various rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,823 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,663 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 34,460 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 34,460 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VOO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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