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BG52 VYT

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

307,391 mi
Last recorded307,391 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 VYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 307,391 miles

Nearside Front hub leaking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel very high (3.1.6b)

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

both side steps very rusted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 292,965 miles

Nearside Front leak from hub

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 291,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front leak from hub

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 256,694 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 256,694 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 224,334 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 224,334 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Wiper arms loose but operation ok

Pass 19 Mar 2013 118,660 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 102,002 miles

general underbody corrosion present in vehicle structure , suspension and braking systems

offside front headlight aim at lower limits

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,441 miles

surface rust rear chassis

Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,829 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 72,540 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 61,773 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,019 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,003 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION DUE TO INACTIVITY, ALTHOUGH PERFORM SATISFACTORY ON ROAD TEST,

Pass 17 Nov 2005 46,349 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 VYT is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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