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BK52 XNV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,141 mi
Last recorded122,141 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 122,141 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 115,335 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 115,209 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 108,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside headlamp damp not affecting beam pattern

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

advise some corrosion starting in rear chassis

underside muddy at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside headlamp damp but not affecting beam pattern

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

underside of vehicle muddy at time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2022 106,739 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp damp but not affecting beam pattern

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

underside of vehicle muddy at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2021 105,040 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

advise nearside headlight damp not affecting beam pattern

advise underside of vehicle muddy at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2020 103,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 102,512 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 101,840 miles

advise some corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2017 100,358 miles

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

Some under-body corrosion but appears sound

Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,193 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 17 Mar 2016 98,193 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,008 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 92,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,249 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake pads low

Offside front lower shock bush has slight play

Offside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Offside rear chassis leg starting to split from corrosion

Oil leak

Steering box has slight misting of oil

Surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,953 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 71,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,986 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,502 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 58,008 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 58,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,036 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 48,871 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 XNV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XNV, 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 XNV registered?

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

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