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BG52 PYP

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,327 mi
Last recorded168,327 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 PYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 168,327 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 168,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 160,825 miles

Front Lower valance corroded

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 160,774 miles

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

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

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 151,792 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 150,438 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 148,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 148,402 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 144,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 141,506 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 135,795 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 130,348 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 125,668 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 116,441 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 98,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 76,109 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 PYP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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