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BJ52 TGU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,020 mi
Last recorded149,020 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 TGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 149,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

rear ends of both sides of chassis corroded but not holed

Pass 14 Apr 2015 237,527 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 233,227 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 142,334 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 142,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 132,249 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 129,472 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 110,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear bump stop missing.

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded.

offside front bump stop missing.

slight play in nearside front track rod end.

suspension hydraulic pipes corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 110,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear bump stop missing.

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded.

offside front bump stop missing.

slight play in nearside front track rod end.

suspension hydraulic pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 95,372 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 95,372 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 86,652 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 82,626 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 82,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 64,960 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 46,810 miles

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

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

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

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 TGU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

BJ52 TGU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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