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BG52 VYS

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,017 mi
Last recorded170,017 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 170,017 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 163,963 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 153,556 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 153,554 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front spring incorrectly fitted

Offside Front spring incorrectly fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 144,131 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 134,969 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 134,969 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 123,275 miles

ACE leaking at O/S/R

Chassis Corroded at O/S/R

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

Rear diff oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 114,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 117,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear & Offside rear bump stops missing

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

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

Offside front bump stop missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 100,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 91,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 91,426 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 78,776 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 78,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 69,972 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 69,972 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,904 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 63,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 58,311 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 58,310 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,082 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,611 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 29,391 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 VYS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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