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BT51 DWE

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,839 mi
Last recorded82,839 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 82,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 75,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer seat missing at time of test

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,613 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os+ns (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os+ns (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +suspension components corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 70,779 miles

no rear seat at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2022 69,932 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 65,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 60,396 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 60,313 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 60,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,233 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,103 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,780 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,343 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 52,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 51,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,932 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 47,932 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

r/diff leaking engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,934 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,383 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,414 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 32,945 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 DWE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DWE, 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 DWE registered?

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

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