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BT51 DXV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

306,233 mi
Last recorded306,233 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 DXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 306,233 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 297,721 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 289,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle.

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 289,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle.

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 275,570 miles

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

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

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 268,427 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 268,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front cross member corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 261,498 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Fail 20 Nov 2020 261,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 21 Nov 2019 256,671 miles

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

exhaust flexi element is deteriorated

nearside front chassis area corroded and holed, though just outside of the prescribed area for the suspension arm

rear chassis area slightly corroded (around bump stop area)

Fail 8 Nov 2019 256,590 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

exhaust flexi element is deteriorated

nearside front chassis area corroded and holed, though just outside of the prescribed area for the suspension arm

rear chassis area slightly corroded (around bump stop area)

Pass 20 Nov 2018 248,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 248,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter pipes leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 233,378 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 222,901 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 214,842 miles

Both front shocker lower bushes deteriating

Fail 6 Nov 2015 214,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control Electronic control insecure and catching on other componants when wheel turned (2.1.1)

Both front shocker lower bushes deteriating

Pass 4 Nov 2014 210,263 miles

coolant leak

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Dec 2013 198,072 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 183,377 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 167,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 151,448 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 151,448 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 134,221 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 116,360 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 98,598 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 76,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,962 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 DXV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DXV, 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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BT51 DXV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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