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BD52 PMV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,892 mi
Last recorded137,892 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 PMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 137,892 miles

Central Front Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play frt u j slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 137,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 137,702 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 133,159 miles

under sealed heavy

Pass 18 Jan 2021 131,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 131,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 128,393 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp slightly loose

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 128,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp slightly loose

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 122,191 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Sep 2018 122,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 118,116 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 118,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear door central locking not working

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,746 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 116,746 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 113,175 miles

rear pads wearing low

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight lift on both n/s/f top and bottom ball joints

Pass 8 Aug 2014 106,384 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,680 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 87,693 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,175 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,027 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,551 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 53,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,512 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,400 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

service brake performance past but could do with a little atention

Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,712 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,161 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 PMV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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