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BG02 LZJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

201,306 mi
Last recorded201,306 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 LZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2016 201,306 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both centre D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to chassis and under body

rear pads low

Pass 7 Dec 2015 198,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 186,182 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underbody muddy

underbody,suspension and chassis corroded,some areas weak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 177,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroded

front bumper damaged

rear hub seals leaking

underbody and chassis corroded

underbody muddy

Pass 6 Sep 2012 160,447 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

chassis has light corrosion

front and rear discs worn

front bumper damaged

n/s/r hub seal weaping will need repair soon

tank strap corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 150,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear suspension arm s,bushes perished

offside front bumper damaged

rear axle seals wet

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 140,406 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 130,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroded

underbody muddy

Pass 9 Sep 2008 113,108 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 98,983 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2006 86,507 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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BG02 LZJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG02 LZJ, 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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BG02 LZJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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