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BG52 WJM

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,782 mi
Last recorded66,782 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 66,782 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 65,181 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 64,745 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 63,090 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 61,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (x2) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,406 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,558 miles

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))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 60,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working headlight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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 6 Dec 2017 58,981 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 58,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 57,913 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 57,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,433 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,340 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,017 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,407 miles

offside front and rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,279 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,756 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,673 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,421 miles

slight play in n/s drag link end

Pass 2 Dec 2005 19,244 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 WJM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJM, 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 WJM registered?

BG52 WJM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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