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BK52 XNY

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

154,898 mi
Last recorded154,898 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 154,898 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 148,906 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 139,385 miles

Front NS & OS track rod arm Ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering arm to drop arm ball joint has slight pay

Pass 6 Jan 2022 128,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 124,735 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 5 Nov 2019 115,972 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 115,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 100,314 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 100,314 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,669 miles

Rear offside chassis corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 92,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear offside chassis corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,580 miles

All tyres cracking on sidewals

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

All tyres cracking on sidewals

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,689 miles

All tyres have cracking on sidewalls

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,146 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 7 Sep 2012 77,146 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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,006 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,838 miles

advise rear wiper arm is broken

Fail 8 Sep 2010 67,838 miles

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

advise rear wiper arm is broken

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,252 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,542 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,617 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,642 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 XNY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XNY, 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 XNY registered?

BK52 XNY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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