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BD52 CLU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

155,005 mi
Last recorded155,005 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 155,005 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 155,001 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Rear hub seal leaking. (1.1.13 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 146,103 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 144,022 miles

underseal applied underbody

Pass 26 Jun 2021 142,144 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 139,560 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 138,920 miles

Both rear seats stowed away

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both knuckle ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both knuckle ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both knuckle ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Antiroll bar stabilizer pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 138,899 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Base insecure, effecting seatbelt buckle (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear seats stowed away

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both knuckle ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both knuckle ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both knuckle ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Antiroll bar stabilizer pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 133,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 127,709 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,883 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 116,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 115,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking engine has major fuel leak (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. rear of rear (6.2.A.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt unusable rear of rear (5.2.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

full inspection of brake pipes not possible due to position above chassis

rear step corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,932 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 108,932 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 104,429 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 99,946 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2012 99,777 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 92,997 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 92,997 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 76,095 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 64,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2008 64,348 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 51,098 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 51,098 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,610 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 35,526 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 35,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 CLU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CLU, 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 CLU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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