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BU51 VPE

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,809 mi
Last recorded144,809 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 144,809 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 May 2017 144,805 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 140,542 miles

Engine has oil leak

Leak from steering box

Leak from transfer box

Offside rear indicator lense cracked

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2015 137,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 137,476 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 126,501 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 113,972 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 104,266 miles

both rear brake discs worn

offside front headlamp lense cracked

power steering fluid dampness around steering box

Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,003 miles

both front wiper blades split

offside front headlamp cracked

slight dampness around steering box

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 96,452 miles

Oil leak

offside front headlight cracked

slight dampness around power steering box

Pass 15 May 2009 88,986 miles

osf outer brake padworn out--oil leaks

Fail 15 May 2009 88,986 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

osf outer brake padworn out--oil leaks

Pass 22 May 2008 79,945 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 67,176 miles

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

n/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 25 May 2006 56,192 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 VPE 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 80%.

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

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