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BD52 PLX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,935 mi
Last recorded107,935 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 PLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 107,935 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 101,289 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 101,289 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre mis-shaped

Pass 8 Feb 2010 97,877 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 97,877 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 90,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 90,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Dec 2007 85,059 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 67,475 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Nov 2005 50,549 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 PLX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PLX, 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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What year was BD52 PLX registered?

BD52 PLX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is BD52 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 PLX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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