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BJ52 GMG

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

142,973 mi
Last recorded142,973 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 142,973 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 140,381 miles

ALL THE UNDER-BODY IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 137,800 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 137,793 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 137,758 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 137,742 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both reversing lamps are stuck on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 136,486 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 127,100 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm present (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,042 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 86,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,476 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 73,721 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,592 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,893 miles

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,753 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 36,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 33,103 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 GMG is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel 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 GMG, 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 GMG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ52 GMG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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