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BG52 EOL

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,920 mi
Last recorded66,920 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,920 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust flange corroded

n/s/r + both front trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2016 66,920 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r chassis (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded

exhaust flange corroded

n/s/r + both front trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,542 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,357 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 33,357 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,239 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 31,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Pass 27 May 2009 29,204 miles

front tyres slightly distorted

Fail 10 Apr 2008 25,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,702 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 17,736 miles

fuel flap wont stay shut

Fail 2 Dec 2005 17,736 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

255/55/18 alloy wheels fitted

damage to sidewalls of tyres

engine covers missing

fuel flap does not stay closed

metal brake pipes seem and feel ok at time of test

rear boot door very stiff to open and close

rear droplink suspension leverling linkages o/s/r broken...n/s/r damaged

rear number plate cracked round screws

slight wear to suspension bushs

wires not connected to o/s/r under side

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 EOL is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EOL, 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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BG52 EOL is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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