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BK52 GKN

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

222,525 mi
Last recorded222,525 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 GKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 222,525 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 212,066 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 203,782 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 320,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 196,758 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ACE unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 186,060 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 171,948 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 171,943 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 157,984 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 147,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 134,025 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 134,023 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 122,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,532 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 110,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 100,091 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 88,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 83,236 miles

Handbrake lever almost at end of travel

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 83,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake lever almost at end of travel

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 70,727 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 70,727 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 61,628 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 GKN is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GKN, 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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BK52 GKN is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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