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BG52 TFV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,872 mi
Last recorded131,872 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 131,872 miles

Brake backing plates corroding

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails towards the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 131,653 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake backing plates corroding

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails towards the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 122,484 miles

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

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

all side steps corroded to excess (non prescribed areas)

brake discs back plates corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy (not excessive)

o/s/r chassis rail corroded (not to excess)

rear suspension bump stops missing

windscreen damaged in a zone (view ok)

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2017 122,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking both rear corroded to excess (yellow marked) (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door area (yellow marked) (5.2.6)

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

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

all side steps corroded to excess (non prescribed areas)

brake discs back plates corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy (not excessive)

o/s/r chassis rail corroded (not to excess)

rear suspension bump stops missing

windscreen damaged in a zone (view ok)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2016 117,051 miles

exhuast and mounts corroding

non prescribed areas and door steps corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 113,270 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 105,771 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 105,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,887 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 95,887 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,376 miles

Both side running bar frames have started to corrode

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 85,572 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Both side running bar frames have started to corrode

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,699 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 71,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,805 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 62,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,786 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,750 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 39,344 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TFV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TFV, 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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What year was BG52 TFV registered?

BG52 TFV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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