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BJ52 EUC

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,504 mi
Last recorded180,504 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 180,504 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 180,000 miles

EXHAUST NOISY

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 175,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear silencer missing (exhaust still secure)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

modified for offroad use

Fail 17 Jul 2023 175,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear silencer missing (exhaust still secure)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

modified for offroad use

Pass 20 Jun 2022 175,749 miles

Front Towing Hook cannot remain at front of vehicle - hook needs securing somewhere behind bumper.

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR WHEELS ()

Fail 8 Jun 2022 175,749 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Handbrake has minimal holding power (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Towing Hook cannot remain at front of vehicle - hook needs securing somewhere behind bumper.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR WHEELS ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 16,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 168,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control wiring excessively damaged (7.12 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported central (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 155,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 137,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 125,997 miles

rear axle bushes are worn

rear brake pipes are pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 124,255 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes are split

Fail 15 Jun 2016 124,255 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear trailing arm bushes are split

Pass 22 May 2015 119,357 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 113,325 miles

rear brake pads are low

Pass 27 Apr 2013 104,525 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 94,661 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,510 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,295 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,280 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 66,320 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 60,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 53,227 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 52,362 miles

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

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 EUC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ52 EUC, 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 EUC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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