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BG52 RBY

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,801 mi
Last recorded171,801 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 171,801 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 162,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL CONDITION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 153,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 153,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 144,240 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 144,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 137,373 miles

oil leak engine area

Pass 20 Nov 2014 126,919 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 117,668 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 112,443 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 108,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 104,530 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 104,524 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 94,580 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 94,555 miles

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 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 15 Nov 2008 82,295 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 68,703 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,657 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 56,647 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 43,215 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 RBY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RBY, 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 RBY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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