MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
345,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Lower Steering column deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condition of front head light patterns .
nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
oil leaks
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over chassis (3.6.B.2c)
condition of front head light patterns .
nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
oil leaks
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
*** ACTIVE CORNERING HYDROLIC SYSTEM HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED ***
HID headlamp kit fitted.
Hill decent warning light is on.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear (over rear chassis) Brake pipe quite badly corroded.
Rear bump stops are missing.
Steering feel slightly stiff.
Traction control fault light is on.
signs of fluid weaping from hydrolic valve block on offside chassis rail.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front and rear shock absorbers losing damping effect?
front headlight washers inoperative
front lower fog lights damaged
n/s/f marker light inoperative
rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
front and rear shock absorbers losing damping effect?
front headlight washers inoperative
front lower fog lights damaged
n/s/f marker light inoperative
rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested
oil leak on engine
oil leak on transmission
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front lower fog lights damaged
front and rear shock absorbers losing damping effect?
rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front lower fog lights damaged
front and rear shock absorbers losing damping effect?
n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge
o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking up
oil leak on engine
oil leak on transmission
rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
header tank low on fluid
o/s/f headlamp bulb output of light dim
o/s/f tyres out of shape inner edge
rear tyres cracking up on tread and sidewalls
various oil leaks
exhaust corroding
front lower fog lights damaged
front number plate deteriorating
insp-ection covers fitted over engine bay
n/s/f headlight washer jet missing from bumper
n/s/r tyre worn on edges and has multiple cuts in deep enough to reach cord construction
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak on engine
oil leak on transfer box
rear brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded
steering box leaking
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
all tyres cracking up
exhaust corroding
front lower fog lights damaged
front number plate deteriorating
front tyres have multiple cuts in tread areas
insp-ection covers fitted over engine bay
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres scuffed and damaged on outer sidewalls
n/s/f headlight washer jet missing from bumper
n/s/r tyre worn on edges and has multiple cuts in deep enough to reach cord construction
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak on engine
oil leak on transfer box
rear brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded
steering box leaking
exhaust corroded
oil leak
steering fluid low
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
exhaust corroded
oil leak
steering fluid low
intial smoke levels high
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
off side head light class crack
steering box has slight leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
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BT51 DZC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 DZC, 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 DZC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2002.
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