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BD52 WHZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,840 mi
Last recorded171,840 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 WHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 171,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 171,839 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 164,230 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 164,140 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 154,513 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 145,269 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 136,116 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 126,531 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 126,531 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 118,125 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 100,108 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 100,108 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 65,510 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,347 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 WHZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WHZ, 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 WHZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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