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BJ52 JZA

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,314 mi
Last recorded105,314 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 JZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 105,314 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 105,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 101,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 97,170 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 97,164 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 88,973 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,264 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,403 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,809 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 72,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,141 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 69,141 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,976 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 64,970 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,647 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 56,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,871 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,570 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Jan 2009 49,145 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 49,145 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 40,024 miles

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm.

Fail 20 Feb 2007 40,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,736 miles

stone chip windscreen out side swept area

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 JZA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 JZA, 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 JZA registered?

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

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