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BK52 SDO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

148,173 mi
Last recorded148,173 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 SDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 148,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 142,824 miles

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jan 2023 138,771 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 135,702 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 132,419 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 128,165 miles

Rear chassis surface rust

Fail 10 Jan 2020 128,165 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Near side front inner wing in ABS pump mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear chassis surface rust

Pass 18 Dec 2018 120,881 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 114,158 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear mudflap corroded/deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2017 107,865 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2016 102,636 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,800 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,853 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 81,788 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 73,851 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 73,851 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,016 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,976 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,329 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 41,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,826 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 36,450 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 29,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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BK52 SDO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?

BK52 SDO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is BK52 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 SDO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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