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BG52 FZB

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,029 mi
Last recorded135,029 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 135,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight damage to rear fog and reverse light lenses

Pass 26 May 2021 132,752 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 116,800 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 115,700 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 108,435 miles

early corrosion to chassie

Pass 14 Jan 2017 107,473 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 105,656 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 105,656 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 102,901 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 96,260 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 91,045 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 85,259 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 80,548 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 74,988 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 63,717 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 63,717 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 63,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,812 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 49,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 37,405 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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BG52 FZB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FZB, 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 FZB registered?

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

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