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BT51 DYB

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,340 mi
Last recorded125,340 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 125,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 120,500 miles

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

brake pads all round wearing low and discs scored and worn

centre exhaust section minor exhaust blow

minor corrosion and undersill on all underside components and chassis

minor engine oil leak

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2022 117,181 miles

minor corrosion on underside chassis and minor oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Dec 2021 111,953 miles

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

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

rear chassis has areas of light corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2020 106,045 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 101,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 96,353 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear pipes not held in place along top of chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Powered anti roll bar actuator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis generally corroded. Not affecting structural strengh. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 96,353 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear pipes not held in place along top of chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Powered anti roll bar actuator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis generally corroded. Not affecting structural strengh. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,442 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 88,796 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 88,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak levelling shock (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,435 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2014 85,930 miles

all brake hose ferrells corroded

both rear brake discs pitted

front to rear brake pipes poorly supported

front trailing arm bushes weak

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

nearside front tyre ON legal limit

offside front and nearside front shock absorber lower bushes weak

offside rear chassis leg corroded

rear trailing arm bushes weak

slight leak on steering box

Fail 18 Nov 2014 85,930 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake hose ferrells corroded

both rear brake discs pitted

front to rear brake pipes poorly supported

front trailing arm bushes weak

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

nearside front tyre ON legal limit

offside front and nearside front shock absorber lower bushes weak

offside rear chassis leg corroded

rear trailing arm bushes weak

slight leak on steering box

Pass 2 Dec 2013 84,342 miles

front brake hose ferrels corroded

front to rear brake pipes poorly supported

hydraulic suspension reservoir empty

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside front and nearside front shock absorber lower bushes weak

offside rear chassis leg corroded

rear brake hose ferrels corroded

suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 84,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake hose ferrels corroded

front to rear brake pipes poorly supported

hydraulic suspension reservoir empty

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside front and nearside front shock absorber lower bushes weak

offside rear chassis leg corroded

rear brake hose ferrels corroded

suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,736 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,701 miles

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 14 Jan 2010 70,083 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 66,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,620 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 61,526 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 61,526 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 54,600 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 DYB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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