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BJ52 EVT

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,817 mi
Last recorded129,817 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 EVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 129,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 127,294 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 125,381 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 120,977 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 117,660 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 116,761 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,793 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General slight corrosion to rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 114,646 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 113,403 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 108,365 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 99,213 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 89,097 miles

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

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

Straps loose on roof

Pass 5 Oct 2009 78,083 miles

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from transfer box output seal

Fail 5 Oct 2009 78,083 miles

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

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from transfer box output seal

Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,159 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 66,158 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,547 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,747 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 30,088 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 EVT is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

BJ52 EVT is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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