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BC51 KYA

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,147 mi
Last recorded130,147 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 130,147 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 130,147 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 129,768 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,304 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 126,304 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 123,998 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 121,917 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 121,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 121,790 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 118,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,405 miles

Front diff leaking.

engine oil leak.

Fail 10 Mar 2018 112,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front diff leaking.

engine oil leak.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 105,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 101,806 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,957 miles

exhaust hanger brackets corroded

front axle propshaft seal weepy

Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,362 miles

exhaust hanger brackets corroded

nearside rear seat back - play

Fail 11 Mar 2014 83,362 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust hanger brackets corroded

nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bush bonding deteriorated - side movement - STRONG ADVICE

nearside rear seat back - play

Pass 4 Mar 2013 74,276 miles

hi-level brake light inoperative - presumed disconnected

wipers front and rear - smeary

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,480 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 69,480 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,269 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,312 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 54,312 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,865 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,688 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,616 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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BC51 KYA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC51 KYA, 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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BC51 KYA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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