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BU51 VPA

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,293 mi
Last recorded111,293 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 111,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 103,545 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 102,187 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear seat-belts not tested.

Pass 8 Dec 2022 101,400 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,458 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 99,439 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber top hat corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,905 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 94,722 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 May 2019 94,722 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Apr 2019 94,680 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 90,498 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 90,497 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 May 2017 88,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 87,493 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 85,215 miles

all four tyres perished and starting to split

Pass 9 May 2014 84,639 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 7 May 2014 84,633 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all tyres perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,921 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,500 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,381 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,759 miles

advise new offside rear seat belt stalk

Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,431 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,559 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 VPA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VPA, 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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What year was BU51 VPA registered?

BU51 VPA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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