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BG52 FZD

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,771 mi
Last recorded154,771 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 154,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 150,168 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside chassis slightly corroded

offside and nearside front inner wing showing corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 145,298 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner arches corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner arches corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 139,447 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 135,846 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 130,622 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 130,622 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,914 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 May 2017 117,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 104,210 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 104,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,541 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,079 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 84,079 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 76,007 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,007 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,116 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,716 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,434 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,259 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,046 miles

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

rear pinion seal leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,980 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,956 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 FZD is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FZD, 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 FZD registered?

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

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