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BK52 GPU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,713 mi
Last recorded89,713 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 GPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 89,713 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 89,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 88,553 miles

Under body corrosion

Pass 21 May 2019 86,233 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,909 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 83,909 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 131,047 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 128,462 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 77,462 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,243 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,323 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 70,237 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,237 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 58,241 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 58,241 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 58,241 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 46,607 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 46,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,828 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2006 40,828 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BK52 GPU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK52 GPU, 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 GPU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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