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BG52 VZF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,491 mi
Last recorded162,491 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 162,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 158,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 143,956 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front axle to chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle to chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to parts of rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 128,196 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

advise exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 128,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

advise exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 124,586 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 124,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 121,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,408 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 113,604 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 109,310 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 105,920 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 99,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted in nearside centre seat

Fail 3 Nov 2010 99,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

child seat fitted in nearside centre seat

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,027 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 76,246 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,200 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 VZF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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