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BT51 DMF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,335 mi
Last recorded86,335 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 DMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 8 Apr 2015 86,335 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 67,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,880 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,366 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 57,366 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 56,404 miles

o/s mirror cracked on edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,404 miles

o/s mirror cracked on edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,624 miles

nearside and offside wiper blades detiorated

offside rear indicator glass damaged

propshaft front flange not fully tight

washer jets (one)nearside blocked

Fail 4 Jul 2008 47,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside wiper blades detiorated

offside rear indicator glass damaged

propshaft front flange not fully tight

washer jets (one)nearside blocked

Pass 9 Jun 2007 40,268 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 33,287 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,287 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 DMF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 DMF, 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 BT51 DMF registered?

BT51 DMF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is BT51 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 DMF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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