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BK52 XNJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,537 mi
Last recorded159,537 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 159,537 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 159,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 151,213 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undercarriage covered in underseal

Pass 15 Sep 2023 149,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 149,217 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 149,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 148,468 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 145,279 miles

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

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

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

rear step slightly correded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 144,058 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 140,626 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 135,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 132,254 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 132,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

two rear seatbelts were not checked due to rear door not opening

Pass 24 Aug 2013 126,149 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear axle bumpstop rubbers are missing

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 125,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear and offside rear axle bumpstop rubbers are missing

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 121,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 116,487 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 109,151 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2010 109,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2009 92,265 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 85,782 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 85,782 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 70,564 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to rear n/side light lens

Pass 13 Aug 2007 70,564 miles

damage to rear n/side light lens

Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,772 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 XNJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XNJ, 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 XNJ registered?

BK52 XNJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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