MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear chassis corroded
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear hub seal leaking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
rear chassis corroded
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear hub seal leaking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
suspension resrvoir empty
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside rear suspension pipe leaking fluid
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Bump Stop Missing
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear centre seat belt missing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BG52 ZZS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZZS, 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 ZZS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2002.
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