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BJ52 EUN

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

161,521 mi
Last recorded161,521 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 EUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 161,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2025 161,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 160,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 159,920 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 159,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 159,871 miles

Central Front Steering linkage fouling under shield (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 158,097 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 151,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 147,195 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 147,195 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 141,953 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 141,953 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 136,351 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis has heavy surface corrosion

fluid leak right hand rear of engine

front discs lipped due to wear

signs of a fluid leak from the top of the fuel tank

Fail 13 Oct 2016 136,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/footwell (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis has heavy surface corrosion

fluid leak right hand rear of engine

front discs lipped due to wear

signs of a fluid leak from the top of the fuel tank

Pass 14 Oct 2015 131,291 miles

Slight play in offside front track rod end.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 125,170 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

signs of a oil leak

there is a boot that is split on the osf anti rollbar shock

Pass 15 Oct 2013 119,573 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 119,573 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 106,631 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around back of engine/gearbox

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriated

Pass 15 Oct 2011 85,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2011 85,716 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre bald inner edge close to wear bars

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,513 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,125 miles

rear leving unit misted with oil

slight mark on screen zone b

Fail 13 Oct 2009 48,109 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear leving unit misted with oil

slight mark on screen zone b

Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,092 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,508 miles

unable to fully check seatbelts to rear folding seats in boot due to boot full

Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,694 miles

Nearside Front 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 EUN is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EUN, 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 BJ52 EUN registered?

BJ52 EUN is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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