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BT51 DWX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,073 mi
Last recorded184,073 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 184,073 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 184,073 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dipswitch (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 May 2018 183,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak axle ()

Pass 12 May 2017 177,507 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 176,610 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 171,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 162,375 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 152,743 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 142,305 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 142,303 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 125,832 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil leak

offside front tyre underinflated

Fail 28 Apr 2011 125,832 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil leak

offside front tyre underinflated

Pass 23 Mar 2010 104,890 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 87,684 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 71,811 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,382 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,035 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 DWX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DWX, 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 DWX registered?

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

Is BT51 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 DWX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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