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BG52 FZF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

188,798 mi
Last recorded188,798 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 188,798 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 188,347 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 186,949 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion around underneath of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 186,949 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion around underneath of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 185,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 184,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 184,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle structure corroded/front bumper damaged/rear antroll bar hydraulic unit damp

Fail 27 Jan 2021 184,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle structure corroded/front bumper damaged/rear antroll bar hydraulic unit damp

Pass 6 Jan 2020 180,512 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 180,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamp. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 170,765 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 170,756 miles

Front Body component insecure valance behind bumper heavily corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 163,564 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis covered in surface rust from rear step mount to gearbox area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 12 Dec 2017 163,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering underside of chassis at towing eye area (6.1.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis covered in surface rust from rear step mount to gearbox area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2016 153,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 146,765 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 146,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 139,768 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 131,190 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 131,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 122,662 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 122,662 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 112,154 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 104,200 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 104,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 93,141 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 93,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 81,643 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 81,642 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 69,585 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,509 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 FZF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FZF, 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 FZF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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