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BD52 WJX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,019 mi
Last recorded132,019 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 132,019 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 132,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 131,510 miles

Front lower radiator support excessively corroded and weakened

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Excessive corrosion to mud flap mounting / insecure

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover deteriorated / split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 130,584 miles

Front lower radiator support excessively corroded and weakened

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s chassis rails front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Nov 2020 128,052 miles

Front lower radiator support excessively corroded and weakened

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,535 miles

n/s/f bumper corner damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre brake light not working

front lower brace / behind front bumper excessively corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 123,523 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre brake light not working

front lower brace / behind front bumper excessively corroded

n/s/f bumper corner damaged

o/s chassis rail area excessively corroded/weakened

warning light on dash

Pass 15 Dec 2017 120,155 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light not working

engine oil level below minimum

front panel/support bar excessively corroded

o/s/f chassis rail area excessively corroded

rear rear seats folded away at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2016 116,435 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 116,432 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 108,827 miles

rear chassis corrodid

rear exhaust system corrodid

Fail 8 Dec 2015 108,826 miles

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

rear chassis corrodid

rear exhaust system corrodid

Pass 14 Nov 2014 106,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 104,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 102,422 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,416 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,486 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2009 65,486 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,281 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 55,966 miles

WATER IN NEAR SIDE LAMP

Fail 26 Nov 2007 55,966 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

WATER IN NEAR SIDE LAMP

Pass 28 Nov 2006 49,286 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 40,028 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 39,848 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 WJX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WJX, 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 WJX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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