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BG52 FZL

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,896 mi
Last recorded169,896 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 169,896 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 165,675 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 152,623 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 142,983 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 137,189 miles

front tyres close to legal limit on 2mm

offside and nearside front inner anti rollbar bushes worn

Fail 17 Jan 2013 136,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front tyres close to legal limit on 2mm

offside and nearside front inner anti rollbar bushes worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 121,590 miles

corrosion to offside nearside rear to front and over axle metal brake pipes

oil leak fron offside rear inner wheel area

play in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 13 Jan 2012 121,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to offside nearside rear to front and over axle metal brake pipes

oil leak fron offside rear inner wheel area

play in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2011 102,521 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 87,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,992 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,150 miles

front shock absorber lower bushes starting to detatch and soft

nearside front tyre on legal limit worn in middle 1,6mm

Fail 29 Jan 2009 76,148 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front shock absorber lower bushes starting to detatch and soft

nearside front tyre on legal limit worn in middle 1,6mm

Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,889 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 63,888 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,789 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 52,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,066 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 43,060 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

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 FZL is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

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

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