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BT51 DTF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,218 mi
Last recorded116,218 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 DTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 116,218 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 113,702 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 113,702 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,683 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some under bonnet components

Fail 23 Mar 2018 103,683 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some under bonnet components

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 95,524 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some under bonnet components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

slight oil leak from centre diff

Fail 22 Mar 2016 90,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

slight oil leak from centre diff

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,845 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,166 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,155 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 57,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,774 miles

wipers split

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,080 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished at sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2009 40,080 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished at sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,431 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,610 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,847 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 DTF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT51 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

BT51 DTF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is BT51 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 DTF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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