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BG52 VZC

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

204,896 mi
Last recorded204,896 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 204,896 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 204,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 198,095 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 191,407 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 184,769 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 176,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 163,372 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 155,365 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 143,622 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 133,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 122,831 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 111,700 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,042 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,488 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,606 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 46,447 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,825 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,457 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 35,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,054 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 VZC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

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

Is BG52 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 VZC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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