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BU51 VPC

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,044 mi
Last recorded125,044 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 125,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 124,148 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 122,971 miles

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

offside front steering box slight leak

Pass 9 Jul 2018 121,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 119,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 118,133 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 117,161 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 115,452 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 113,839 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 111,252 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 111,252 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jul 2011 104,329 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 96,533 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,325 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 80,989 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 80,989 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 72,019 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 61,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VPC is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VPC, 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 VPC registered?

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

Is BU51 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 VPC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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