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BJ52 EUY

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,284 mi
Last recorded115,284 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 EUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 115,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect seat belt buckle 3rd row as seat removed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 115,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect seat belt buckle 3rd row as seat removed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake slightly binding

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 113,223 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 111,784 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 109,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 99,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,699 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 92,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 90,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 85,944 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 85,944 miles

Rear Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,160 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 82,160 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,485 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2015 73,918 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 73,917 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,408 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,265 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,520 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,706 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,681 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 EUY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EUY, 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 EUY registered?

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

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