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BJ52 EVU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,747 mi
Last recorded150,747 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2022 150,747 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired x member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 143,760 miles

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

front and rear diff weeping

underside corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 143,760 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear diff weeping

underside corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,755 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 122,579 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Aug 2018 122,579 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 101,624 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 101,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,876 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 87,604 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 84,186 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear Step Corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,398 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 72,459 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 67,187 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 61,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 55,842 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 50,498 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 44,074 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 EVU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

BJ52 EVU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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