MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,422 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear parking brake only just met requirements
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails/ body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
chassis rails / outriggers etc getting corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
chassis rails / outriggers etc getting corroded
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front suspension ball joint cover split .
Offside rear bumpstop missing .
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
High level stop lamp not working
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S windscreen has a combination of minor scratches
N/S/R tyre sidewall cracked
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R tyre sidewall cracked
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Knocking noise on rear suspension when driven , but unable to find fault .
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Knocking noise on rear suspension when driven , but unable to find fault .
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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BT51 DXC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?
BT51 DXC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 January 2002.
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