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BU51 VPG

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

233,959 mi
Last recorded233,959 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 233,959 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 228,432 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 223,284 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bump stops missing

Pass 23 Feb 2022 219,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 213,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bump stops missing

Fail 23 Jul 2020 213,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 Jul 2019 205,970 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber damper (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Jul 2018 198,562 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Jul 2018 198,554 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Aug 2017 190,421 miles

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

rear chassis rails heavily corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 190,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear chassis rails heavily corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 182,933 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 174,114 miles

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

sight corrosion to offside rear chassis

slght leak fom steering box

slight corrosion coming through in both front inner wheel arches

Pass 2 Aug 2014 165,055 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 155,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

door sill covers fitted.

o/s rear fog lamp lens cracked.

o/s rear indicator lamp lens cracked.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 155,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit advise replacment

offside rear indicator lense cracked

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 148,287 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 148,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 138,314 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 138,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 128,030 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 128,030 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 119,811 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

diesel pipe at front slightly damp.

n/s/r bump stop missing

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 7 Nov 2008 104,713 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front bumper.

nearside bump stop missing.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 89,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 74,279 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 VPG is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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