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BF52 TYC

2002 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

373,142 mi
Last recorded373,142 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 TYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 373,142 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 373,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing ABS mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whell arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 358,517 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 347,028 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 331,195 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 331,181 miles

Rear Axle insecure watts linkage bushes excessively worn (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 305,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 283,183 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 262,092 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis near tow-bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 238,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 216,204 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 193,065 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 193,065 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 27 Jul 2012 167,523 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 141,217 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 124,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 99,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2008 72,056 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,939 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 56,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s lamp cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,213 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 32,235 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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BF52 TYC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF52 TYC, 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 BF52 TYC registered?

BF52 TYC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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