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BG52 RBZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,518 mi
Last recorded148,518 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,518 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 144,235 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 144,235 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 140,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner wing panel corroded

Offside Front inner wing panel corroded

front panel corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 140,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner wing panel corroded

Offside Front inner wing panel corroded

front panel corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 136,340 miles

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

front mounting corroded but not structural

Pass 30 Oct 2020 133,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front mounting corroded but not structural

Pass 29 Oct 2019 130,986 miles

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

front surport mounting coroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 130,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front surport mounting coroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 127,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,386 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 120,381 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 120,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 117,050 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2014 112,968 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 110,211 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 105,946 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 101,974 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 99,438 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 92,936 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 85,378 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 77,374 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 59,862 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 48,505 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 RBZ 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 80%.

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 RBZ, 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 RBZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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