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BG52 EOF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,310 mi
Last recorded142,310 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 EOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 142,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front day running lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear ACE pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

transmission oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2016 141,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure height leveling switch bracket broken (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across body above antiroll bar (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front day running lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear ACE pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

transmission oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 114,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

engine and transmission oil leaks

offside rear chassis rail seam starting to peel away

sat-nav holder on windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2015 114,223 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

engine and transmission oil leaks

offside rear chassis rail seam starting to peel away

sat-nav holder on windscreen

Fail 30 May 2013 95,529 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 95,529 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 91,783 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 88,362 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 84,704 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 80,942 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 76,077 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 69,904 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 61,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 61,694 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

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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BG52 EOF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG52 EOF, 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 BG52 EOF registered?

BG52 EOF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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