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BG52 VYM

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,641 mi
Last recorded160,641 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 VYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 160,641 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively both o/s slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 160,594 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 160,594 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 155,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corded

chassis covered in under seal

Fail 4 Sep 2019 155,212 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corded

chassis covered in under seal

Pass 29 Mar 2018 154,790 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 154,788 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

suspension res below min

Pass 14 Mar 2017 147,307 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 147,278 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 136,022 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 136,022 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 125,669 miles

Engine has slight diesel leak from O/S.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear diff has slight leak from O/S shaft/bearing seal.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 125,669 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine has slight diesel leak from O/S.

Front diff has slight leak from front seal area.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear diff has slight leak from O/S shaft/bearing seal.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 115,648 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 111,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 106,514 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 106,514 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 100,059 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from stearing box

Fail 11 Nov 2010 100,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from stearing box

Pass 4 Nov 2009 91,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

stearing box leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,850 miles

Windscreen chipped

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 3-4mm

Fail 7 Nov 2008 79,850 miles

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

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

Windscreen chipped

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 3-4mm

Pass 14 Nov 2007 68,604 miles

Front windscreen wipers split

Windscreen has small chips

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge and 3mm

Fail 14 Nov 2007 68,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front windscreen wipers split

Windscreen has small chips

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge and 3mm

Pass 20 Nov 2006 59,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 48,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VYM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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