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BJ52 JHV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,171 mi
Last recorded145,171 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 JHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 145,171 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 137,633 miles

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrision

Pass 30 Oct 2017 129,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 129,376 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center chassis holed marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 117,714 miles

Coolant leak ()

chassis showing signs of corison

Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,622 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bump stop missing

Rear probshaft rubber coupling starting to deteiorate

under side of vechicle showing signs of corriosion

Fail 12 Oct 2015 109,622 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Fuel system component leaking pressure vaule (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings also air bag leveling vaule is attached to area which is not surcure any more (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bump stop missing

Rear probshaft rubber coupling starting to deteiorate

under side of vechicle showing signs of corriosion

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,369 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

suspension bushes perished

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,453 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine, (oil filter?)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 93,453 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine, (oil filter?)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s front suspension damper lower bush, slightly worn.

oil leaks from engine.

tow bar/tow ball and socket checked and tested all okay and working.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 85,412 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s front suspension damper lower bush, slightly worn.

oil leaks from engine.

tow bar/tow ball and socket checked and tested all okay and working.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,144 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s front wiper blade starting to smear screen and starting to split.

slight oil around steering box.

slight oil leak from front diff seal.

slight oil leaks from engine.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 79,076 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s front wiper blade starting to smear screen and starting to split.

slight oil around steering box.

slight oil leak from front diff seal.

slight oil leaks from engine.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 70,772 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 70,772 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres just on legal limit 1.6mm, recommend replacing soon.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,910 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,484 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 23,876 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 JHV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JHV, 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 JHV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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