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BK52 GJV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,424 mi
Last recorded136,424 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 GJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 136,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear axle seal misting

Pass 20 May 2024 132,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed at time of test

Pass 2 May 2023 127,570 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 114,795 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 106,218 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 105,753 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 104,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,924 miles

ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated on all four anti roll bar drop linkages

both rear tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 96,924 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated on all four anti roll bar drop linkages

both rear tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,638 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,079 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,535 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 89,535 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 87,505 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 83,295 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 70,068 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2006 60,075 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 45,831 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 45,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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BK52 GJV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJV, 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 GJV registered?

BK52 GJV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BK52 GJV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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