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BK52 UTP

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

169,084 mi
Last recorded169,084 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 169,084 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 165,922 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 163,330 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 160,721 miles

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

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2022 160,721 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 158,821 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 158,821 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 155,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 154,847 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 154,166 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 152,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 148,141 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 142,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 142,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 128,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 117,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 117,827 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 106,013 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 106,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 95,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside mirror lens cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2010 95,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside mirror lens cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2008 72,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,981 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 53,981 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

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

Off side rear bump stop missing

Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,063 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)

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 UTP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK52 UTP registered?

BK52 UTP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BK52 UTP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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