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BG52 PYU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,970 mi
Last recorded167,970 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 PYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 167,970 miles

pedal rubbers missing

Pass 15 Jan 2018 165,997 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 165,997 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 158,370 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 158,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 148,662 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 148,662 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users light insecure (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 139,043 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 139,043 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 132,134 miles

both rear bump stops missing

o/s/r height adjuster bottem mount broken

Fail 10 Jan 2014 132,134 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both rear bump stops missing

o/s/r height adjuster bottem mount broken

Fail 15 Jan 2013 123,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 123,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 113,675 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 95,994 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 82,845 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 71,824 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 60,606 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 50,377 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front tyres, low tread on inner edge.

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 PYU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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