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BG52 ZZC

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,266 mi
Last recorded165,266 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 165,266 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 165,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 155,775 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 145,968 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 138,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 131,438 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 125,231 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2011 118,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 110,632 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 104,366 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 104,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 102,908 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 102,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

DIESEL LEAKING ABOVE STARTER MOTOR

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE OR GEARBOX

Pass 19 Dec 2007 98,912 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 76,236 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 68,510 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 ZZC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc 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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

BG52 ZZC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BG52 ZZC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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