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BJ52 GMZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,621 mi
Last recorded143,621 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 143,621 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 220,310 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 220,310 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 131,375 miles

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

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 124,788 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 120,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 117,307 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,118 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 105,218 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 101,970 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 98,601 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 95,136 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 95,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 81,618 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 81,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 54,615 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,902 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 31,779 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 GMZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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