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BT51 DVZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,483 mi
Last recorded101,483 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 DVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 101,483 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear exhaust section

Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,645 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops missing

under boby & componants showing corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2014 81,707 miles

Condition of exhaust

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play to steering components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,030 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to flexis BORDERLINE

Pass 18 Feb 2012 73,576 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,056 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 66,141 miles

near side front fog lamp inop

off side front lower shock absorber bush worn

window tints

Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,954 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,904 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,091 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 45,816 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,532 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 36,532 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 DVZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DVZ, 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 DVZ registered?

BT51 DVZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is BT51 DVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 DVZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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