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BJ52 ETX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

151,566 mi
Last recorded151,566 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ETX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 151,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/f inner mud flap mount corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 148,972 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 146,228 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 141,945 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 141,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 134,949 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 134,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 124,800 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

PAS weeping

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 124,800 miles

Oil leak

PAS weeping

Fail 18 Apr 2013 110,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

no plate lights dim

Pass 18 Apr 2013 110,602 miles

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

no plate lights dim

Pass 1 May 2012 96,984 miles

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

SRS light on

no plate lamp dim

Fail 23 Apr 2012 96,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

TC AND SRS light on

no plate lamp dim

Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,010 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 83,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 72,291 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear wheel slight binding

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,291 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel slight binding

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,570 miles

lots of lights on dash

Fail 20 Apr 2009 58,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

lots of lights on dash

Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,512 miles

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screen has stone chips

Fail 18 Apr 2008 46,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screen has stone chips

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,946 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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BJ52 ETX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BJ52 ETX, 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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BJ52 ETX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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