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BG52 PYT

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

211,317 mi
Last recorded211,317 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 PYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 211,317 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both NS & OS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 208,718 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 205,933 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

gearbox leak

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2022 205,130 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 197,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 197,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 189,815 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 177,219 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 177,214 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch under bonit (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 171,446 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 166,626 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 166,626 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 162,721 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 155,785 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 155,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil level on minimum

tc warning lamp on dash

warning lamp on dash for air suspension

Pass 31 Oct 2013 139,469 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 119,625 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 96,960 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 96,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,733 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 73,733 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,878 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 41,429 miles

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

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

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 PYT is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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