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BD52 CRU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,663 mi
Last recorded137,663 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 137,663 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 137,663 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 135,287 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 135,276 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tow bar mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 133,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 133,311 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 133,132 miles

heavily wax oiled preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jun 2021 133,107 miles

heavily wax oiled preventing full inspection of some areas

Fail 28 Jun 2021 133,107 miles

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

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

heavily wax oiled preventing full inspection of some areas

Fail 22 Feb 2021 133,100 miles

Fuel tank leaking filler neck on fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Axle top and bottom hub ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top ball joint hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower hub ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 132,355 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 131,681 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 130,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 130,768 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2016 126,515 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 118,206 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 109,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2014 108,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,739 miles

o/s/f pads low

Fail 25 Jan 2013 103,739 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f pads low

rear seats nad belts taken out

Pass 26 Jan 2012 93,630 miles

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,557 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 64,459 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,462 miles

Oil leak

chips screen

oil at h/b drum

Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,591 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 42,569 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,981 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 CRU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CRU, 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 CRU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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