MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,276 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion is evident in this vehicle regular safety checks advised
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion is evident in this vehicle regular safety checks advised
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
damage to n/s/r body panel
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
offside and nearside front wipers slightly split
Oil leak
required 1 liter of engine oil prior to start of test
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
required 1 liter of engine oil prior to start of test
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 VPL is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?
BU51 VPL is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2001.
Is BU51 VPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU51 VPL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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