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BT51 DYJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,329 mi
Last recorded134,329 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 DYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 134,329 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 132,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 128,789 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 125,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,675 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 118,051 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 114,679 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 108,994 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 106,810 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 106,805 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush tie rod front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,386 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,980 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 99,101 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 99,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,531 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 91,122 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 91,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,321 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,739 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,279 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 46,213 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,616 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,432 miles

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

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 DYJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

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

Is BT51 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 DYJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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