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BG52 FYR

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,756 mi
Last recorded140,756 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 140,756 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2024 140,755 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe burst on heavy pedal application osr (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting small outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture burst on test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Jul 2023 140,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 140,392 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested missing pad on osr outer (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 137,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 137,847 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 135,096 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by 2nd axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 135,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play fixed track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by 2nd axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 132,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s front bump stop missing

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2019 127,052 miles

Front And Rear Suspension Systems Corroded (Surface Rust)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Rear Cross Members Sightly Corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 126,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 124,218 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 124,218 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 121,375 miles

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2015 121,375 miles

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 117,354 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Driver seat adjuster ineffective

Fuel leak residue /new fuel pressure regulator

Headlamp washers ineffective

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 111,604 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 104,699 miles

Brake warning indicates a fault

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level stop lamp not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Traction control indicates a fault

Fail 18 Dec 2012 104,691 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake warning indicates a fault

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level stop lamp not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Traction control indicates a fault

Pass 21 Dec 2011 95,609 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 88,074 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 75,383 miles

all tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,877 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 53,508 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2007 53,508 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,807 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 41,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 FYR is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FYR, 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 FYR is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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