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BF52 TYH

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,416 mi
Last recorded134,416 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 TYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 134,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 134,412 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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 129,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 129,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 124,888 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 124,871 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,970 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle and output shafts

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine

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

both side steps corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2022 115,970 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle and output shafts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both side steps corroded

red p light on

tc light on

Pass 18 Sep 2021 104,194 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Signs of oxidation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 104,172 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Signs of oxidation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

General underbody corrosions- Front to Rear.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 103,565 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,863 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 101,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,625 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 100,625 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,826 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,406 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,283 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,952 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,421 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 83,359 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,583 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 76,964 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 68,892 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 55,527 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 39,893 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 TYH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYH, 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 TYH registered?

BF52 TYH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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