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AM52 BNJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

293,101 mi
Last recorded293,101 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 293,101 miles

both front inner wings rotted but not structural

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 293,089 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rotten in 2 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rotted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))

both front inner wings rotted but not structural

Nearside Front axle hub has a cut in it weakening hub but no failure criteria found on system

Pass 5 Oct 2023 285,030 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 284,939 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users DIESEL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 432,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 432,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 262,076 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central rear pivot on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box weep also steering slightly heavy (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 262,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track control bar outer joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track control bar outer joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track control bar outer joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central rear pivot on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box weep also steering slightly heavy (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 256,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 256,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 249,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hocky stick arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight diesel leak from filler neck

Pass 21 Sep 2017 246,113 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft gaiter slight cut in rubber

Fail 21 Sep 2017 246,113 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft gaiter slight cut in rubber

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 239,102 miles

clutch pedal rubber is missing

front brake pads are low

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/f and n/s/f side lights came on when tapped

rear steel brake pipes are on corrosion limits for a pass

Pass 2 Jul 2014 231,043 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front shock absorbers lower bushes deteiorated.

Front to rear metal brake pipe coroded at rear section area.

Light corosion to chassis.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

N/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 231,002 miles

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

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

Engine oil leaks.

Front shock absorbers lower bushes deteiorated.

Front to rear metal brake pipe coroded at rear section area.

Light corosion to chassis.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

N/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 222,159 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 222,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 215,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 212,312 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 200,755 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 189,804 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 179,007 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 179,007 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 154,264 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 122,244 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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AM52 BNJ is a 2002 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 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 106,192 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 AM52 BNJ, 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 24 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM52 BNJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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