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BG52 FZW

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,836 mi
Last recorded124,836 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 124,836 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 118,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,330 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 110,329 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 103,700 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,913 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 91,905 miles

Fuel filler door loose on bodywork

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Axle pinion damp

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides near tow bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside and components generally surface corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 91,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping fluid on min level (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 /65 R 16 109h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler door loose on bodywork

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Axle pinion damp

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides near tow bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside and components generally surface corroded

coolant level low

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,471 miles

Fuel filler door loose on bodywork

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis near tow bar bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle pinion damp

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

Under side of vehicle and components generally surface corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,571 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,045 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,782 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,256 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 36,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,174 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,641 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,872 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,638 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,638 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,246 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,479 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 21,421 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 FZW is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

BG52 FZW is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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The MOT history for BG52 FZW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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