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BG52 FZM

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,259 mi
Last recorded152,259 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 152,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

radiator cross member deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2012 140,367 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 127,278 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 22 Oct 2010 114,575 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 101,147 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 88,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 88,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 75,080 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 61,695 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 61,695 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 44,720 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 44,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak from front diff seal

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 FZM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

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

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