CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU51 VPL

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,276 mi
Last recorded139,276 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 139,276 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 132,145 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 127,386 miles

corrosion is evident in this vehicle regular safety checks advised

Fail 27 May 2014 127,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 125,634 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

damage to n/s/r body panel

Pass 25 Jun 2012 115,633 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 115,633 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 110,242 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 110,145 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 101,299 miles

Oil leak

required 1 liter of engine oil prior to start of test

Fail 19 Jun 2010 101,299 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 90,883 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 90,879 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 77,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,076 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 50,528 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 50,528 miles

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.

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU51 VPL?

You can check the full history of BU51 VPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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.

Does BU51 VPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU51 VPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.