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BU51 VOT

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,978 mi
Last recorded127,978 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 127,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 126,192 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 122,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,541 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 106,964 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 98,941 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,891 miles

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

o/s/f lower suspension/tie bar rear bush seperating slightly

tape partially covering view on o/s mirror

Fail 16 Sep 2011 90,820 miles

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

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

o/s/f lower suspension/tie bar rear bush seperating slightly

tape partially covering view on o/s mirror

Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,742 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,046 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 74,041 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,952 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 52,887 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,631 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 35,207 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 VOT is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 VOT registered?

BU51 VOT is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BU51 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 VOT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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