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BK52 BDO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,258 mi
Last recorded155,258 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 BDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 155,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 154,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to all underside of the vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2022 153,285 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 240,730 miles

signs of corrosion in all underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2020 146,007 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 138,767 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 132,313 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 123,640 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion to all areas

Pass 10 Nov 2015 112,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,002 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 90,761 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,656 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 79,656 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,561 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 74,561 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 149,721 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 144,886 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 144,882 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 129,577 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 114,967 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 114,967 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 94,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 70,268 miles

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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BK52 BDO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BK52 BDO, 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 BK52 BDO registered?

BK52 BDO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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