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BG52 ZZP

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

281,237 mi
Last recorded281,237 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 281,237 miles

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

offside and nearside front floors corroded but outside prescribed areas

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded near tow bar mounts but outside prescribed areas tow bar mounts still secure

Pass 8 Oct 2021 265,886 miles

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

offside and nearside rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2020 250,401 miles

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

offside and nearside front floors corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 10 Oct 2020 250,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside front floors corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 28 Sep 2019 235,698 miles

Nearside Front upper wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

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

offside and nearside front floors corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 28 Sep 2019 235,698 miles

Nearside Front upper wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking pipe to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front floors corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 6 Oct 2018 222,029 miles

Offside offside rear chassis and suspension pipes slightly corroded

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

front tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2017 207,092 miles

offside rear chassis corroded

steering box damp with oil possible leak

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 181,680 miles

o/s front floor to outrigger corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 166,673 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight leak from steering components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 166,673 miles

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

slight leak from steering components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 156,219 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 148,071 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside chassis splaying with rust

offside front tyre wearing low

rear anti roll bar ram damp

Pass 1 Mar 2012 141,356 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 131,796 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 122,644 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 111,221 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 96,348 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 83,962 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 67,818 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 ZZP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

BG52 ZZP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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