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BJ52 GNK

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,962 mi
Last recorded187,962 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 187,962 miles

Rear step corroded

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced genral corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 183,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside side steps corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2022 183,178 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill within 30cm of body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill within 30cm of body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside side steps corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2021 179,545 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 179,469 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 176,273 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 176,220 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 172,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 163,164 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 155,397 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 147,266 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 141,386 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 135,977 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 135,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 130,471 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 125,520 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 113,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 101,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f o/s/f brake disc wore

Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,025 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres small cuts in outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,267 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 76,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 69,047 miles

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

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 GNK is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GNK, 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 GNK registered?

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

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