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BJ52 EVB

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,078 mi
Last recorded180,078 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 EVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 180,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 177,232 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 175,085 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front inner wheel arches have corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 172,199 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2019 168,039 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 156,839 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 156,839 miles

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

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 136,859 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 3 Oct 2017 136,804 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 107,408 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 103,537 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 97,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,197 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,181 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,984 miles

near side and off side steps frame's corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,480 miles

both running boards very rusty recomend change

front discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 71,480 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both running boards very rusty recomend change

front discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,574 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,335 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,731 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,598 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 EVB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EVB, 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 EVB registered?

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

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