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BT51 DME

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

136,433 mi
Last recorded136,433 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 DME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 136,433 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop shaft 1st rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shock absorber lower bushes are perishing

front number plate is deteriorating

offside front inner brake pad is worn more than the nearside

offside rear inner brake pad is worn more than the nearside

oil reside engine area

suspension fluid level is low

Pass 4 Nov 2024 135,244 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 135,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high /*-/*-ADJUSTED-*\-*\ (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high /*-/*-ADJUSTED-*\-*\ (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 135,115 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive across board machine not like (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended DOES NOT RELEASE UNDER TENSION (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH - DETATCHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Too weak to hit screen (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal very spongy BUT operational at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 132,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Hub mounted ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Hub mounted ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 129,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 126,991 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 125,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 124,120 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 122,429 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 122,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 122,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,086 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 119,197 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 119,197 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 119,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,076 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides bottom bushes (2.7.4)

Rear chassis corroded

Slight corrosion on all brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2014 114,397 miles

exhaust rusty,both rear bumpstops missing,oil leak.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 114,393 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust rusty,both rear bumpstops missing,oil leak.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 112,407 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 111,872 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 107,405 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 107,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 103,216 miles

both rear tyres low tread exhaust crumbly

Pass 5 Jan 2009 100,800 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 95,977 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 80,677 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 64,842 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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BT51 DME is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT51 DME, 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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BT51 DME is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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