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BG52 VZB

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,941 mi
Last recorded127,941 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 VZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 127,941 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 127,941 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes upto rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,841 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 118,850 miles

255/55/R18/109W. All 5mm.

Fail 15 May 2017 118,794 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis excessivly corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis excessivly corroded. Whole vehicle needs power cleaning to repair correctly. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis excessivly corroded. Whole vehicle needs power cleaning to repair correctly. (6.1.B.2)

255/55/R18/109W. All 5mm.

Pass 20 May 2016 112,540 miles

255/55/R18/109W. All 7mm.

Discs & pads all excellent.

Very dirty (mud) under-body.

Pass 14 May 2015 107,720 miles

255/55/R18/109Y. Fronts 4mm. Rears 5mm.

Fail 12 May 2015 107,720 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

255/55/R18/109Y. Fronts 4mm. Rears 5mm.

Pass 29 May 2014 103,548 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 102,763 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

nearside front out riger slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2013 93,286 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 93,285 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake discs in general starting to corrode

chassis/out riger arms corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades split but do clear screen at time of test

n/s/f mud flap bracket rottern

o/s/f tyre perishing slightly in tread and inner side wall

o/s/f washer jet poor alignment

o/s/r tyre cracking / perishing where tread joins side wall but no cords at time of test

oil level slightly over full

rear diff ,dog bone link lower bush has play, please monitour

slight oil leak on transfer box area

Pass 31 Jan 2012 92,070 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 92,060 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 79,666 miles

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

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

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

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

advise slight trace of fuel leak at engine

Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,666 miles

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

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

advise slight trace of fuel leak at engine

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,032 miles

all 4 tyres quite perished between tread

n/s rear brake disc backing plate very rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,823 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 46,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 36,567 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 29,537 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 VZB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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