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BG51 OWC

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,502 mi
Last recorded163,502 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 163,502 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 139,318 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 134,255 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in hubs and ball joint

Pass 27 Aug 2009 109,583 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s horn button inop.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 109,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

o/s horn button inop.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 71,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,698 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,939 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,687 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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BG51 OWC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG51 OWC, 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 BG51 OWC registered?

BG51 OWC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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