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BJ52 LCX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

174,079 mi
Last recorded174,079 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2019 174,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (limit 1.84) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Suspension rod insecurely attached panhard (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust noisy no silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS (4.11 (a) (i))

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

No catalytic converter fitted, unsure as to whether fitted originally.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 169,015 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 169,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 163,365 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 163,337 miles

Central Front Steering system excessively tight stiff lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 158,152 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 158,152 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 150,140 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 150,140 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 145,568 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 145,556 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 139,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 139,307 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 139,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside front bump stop missing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 133,615 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 133,615 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 126,605 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 126,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 109,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 109,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 90,639 miles

wiper blades tatty

Fail 1 Oct 2008 90,604 miles

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

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

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)

wiper blades tatty

Pass 28 Sep 2007 72,680 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 57,523 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 12 Oct 2006 57,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 47,634 miles

Both wiper blades slightly split

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

Fail 10 Oct 2005 47,634 miles

Both wiper blades slightly split

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 LCX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 LCX, 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 LCX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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