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BD52 CEO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

60,858 mi
Last recorded60,858 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 60,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,771 miles

All suspension componets corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 60,771 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All suspension componets corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,354 miles

ADVISE rust on chassis

Fail 7 Sep 2020 60,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE rust on chassis

Pass 30 Sep 2019 59,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

all coil springs corroded

complete chassis and components corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2019 59,408 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

all coil springs corroded

complete chassis and components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,078 miles

All coil springs corroded

chassis corroded

suspensioncomponents corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 59,078 miles

All coil springs corroded

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

chassis corroded

suspensioncomponents corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 58,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,504 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,052 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 55,045 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

all coil springs corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,269 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 56,612 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,337 miles

front number plate delaminated

Fail 11 Sep 2012 45,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate delaminated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,209 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,821 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,864 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,675 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,604 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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BD52 CEO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BD52 CEO, 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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BD52 CEO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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