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BG52 ZZO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,383 mi
Last recorded136,383 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 136,383 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 136,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 129,572 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 122,303 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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 116,563 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,327 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,987 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2019 108,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 105,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 99,771 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Two rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Very rear seats/belts not tested

Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,415 miles

Front brake pads look low

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2016 90,415 miles

Front brake pads look low

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,122 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise surface corrosion on offside and nearside rear chassis.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 58,510 miles

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

advise offside front and rear bump stops missing.

advise offside front outer c.v boot clip not fully secure.

advise surface corrosion on offside and nearside rear chassis.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 50,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise front number plate deteriorating.

Fail 17 Nov 2012 50,590 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise front number plate deteriorating.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 43,156 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise rear number plate starting to fade,may require changing soon.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,156 miles

advise rear number plate starting to fade,may require changing soon.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,559 miles

slight engine oil leak

front and rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,402 miles

rear wip[er blade split

engine oil leaks

nearside and offside tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 30 Sep 2009 34,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine oil leaks

nearside and offside tyres wearing on outer edges

rear wip[er blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,707 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,526 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,811 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 ZZO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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