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BT51 DXE

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,024 mi
Last recorded159,024 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 DXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 159,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 158,462 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 158,444 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 158,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back bar marked in white (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back bar marked in white (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front bar marked in white (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 157,408 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 157,391 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 156,219 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 153,012 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 147,120 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 138,896 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 131,545 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 121,259 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 109,662 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,021 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,861 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges slightly.

slight leak from power steering box.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 96,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges slightly.

slight leak from power steering box.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,240 miles

slight bind near side rear brake

Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,547 miles

strong advise corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

strong advise wear to n/s/r brake pads

Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,653 miles

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,173 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,156 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 35,163 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 DXE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

BT51 DXE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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