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BG52 PYO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,556 mi
Last recorded148,556 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 PYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 148,556 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 146,212 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 144,497 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 144,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn REAR UJ ON FRONT PROP (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 140,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 140,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing at ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 136,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 131,465 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 131,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture X 2 INTO BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODING

HAND BRAKE MAY NEED SERVICED

N/S FRONT SHOCKER BUSH MOVED

SLIGHT FUEL LEAK ON FUEL FILTER

WIPERS WORN

Pass 8 Jul 2019 124,347 miles

Both rear back plates missing

O/S rear bump stop missing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,441 miles

Both rear back plates corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 115,441 miles

Both rear back plates corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,176 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing noisy

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre on legal limit

Fail 7 Jul 2017 106,153 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F wheel bearing noisy

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

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

O/S/F tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,726 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 94,726 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,276 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 69,487 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,874 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 63,867 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,338 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,209 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

high level brake light not working

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 28 May 2010 45,867 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres are wearing uneven on tread

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

n/s rear tyre is cracking on tread

Pass 19 May 2009 36,268 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 29,261 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 26,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 24,841 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 21,141 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 PYO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 PYO, 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 PYO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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