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BJ52 KYU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

201,276 mi
Last recorded201,276 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 KYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 201,276 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to inner wings to bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 199,777 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 198,719 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 198,719 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 197,876 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 197,874 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 195,337 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 189,674 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 189,674 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 184,820 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 176,183 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 176,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 165,845 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 158,960 miles

Heavy surface corrosion around tow bar mounting prescribed area.

Heavy surface corrosion in fuel piping.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 150,211 miles

Heavy surface corrosion in tow bar mounting prescribed area

Moderate surface corrosion in fuel piping

Pass 14 Sep 2012 141,935 miles

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2012 141,935 miles

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2011 133,334 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 123,345 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,463 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 105,654 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 105,639 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 102,095 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 101,771 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 94,529 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 94,529 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 73,529 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

signs of hub oil seal leak offside rear

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 KYU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

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

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