MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassie (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering radius arm mounting prescribed area (next to crossmember) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering trailing arm mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
chassis very rusty at rear
steering box has slight leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
chassis very rusty at rear
steering box has slight leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear diff seal leaking
Oil leak
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
rear diff seal leaking
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pedal is slightly spongey
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r lower lamp crack
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 VOV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 VOV, 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 VOV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2001.
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