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BJ52 KYS

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,501 mi
Last recorded97,501 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 97,501 miles

been standing light rust undersealed advise gaytors poor track rod ends head lights poor rec replace rear pads low

Pass 20 Dec 2024 97,049 miles

advise been standing advise disks marked

Pass 7 Dec 2023 96,916 miles

advise rec paint floor

Pass 23 Dec 2022 96,734 miles

been standing advise wiper blads

Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,090 miles

advise disks gaytors been standing

Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,091 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 94,201 miles

advise slight play in track rods

Fail 18 Dec 2019 94,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise slight play in track rods

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,921 miles

light crossion throw all brake pipes

poor head light paton

Fail 10 Dec 2018 91,921 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

light crossion throw all brake pipes

poor head light paton

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,441 miles

advise horn buton poor car been standing

Pass 15 Dec 2016 90,207 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 85,852 miles

advise car been standing osf wheel bearing play

Pass 20 Dec 2014 83,101 miles

advise car been standing

Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,032 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 80,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,367 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 79,434 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 74,221 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 74,221 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 67,675 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 58,350 miles

all tyers on limet

Fail 16 Dec 2008 58,350 miles

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

all tyers on limet

Pass 28 Dec 2007 50,001 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 40,352 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 40,352 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 31,127 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 31,127 miles

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

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 KYS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KYS, 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 KYS registered?

BJ52 KYS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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