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BT51 EEF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,913 mi
Last recorded119,913 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 EEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 119,913 miles

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

slighjt play steering system

slight noise both front hub areas

Fail 4 Jul 2017 119,913 miles

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

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

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

slighjt play steering system

slight noise both front hub areas

Pass 18 Jul 2016 110,821 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

o/s drag link end worn

Pass 28 Jul 2015 101,533 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 101,455 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust corroding

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

exhaust corroding

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

rear no; plate damaged

rear suspension weak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 82,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2012 73,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light inoperative

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Fail 28 Jul 2012 73,368 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light inoperative

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,813 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 May 2011 62,532 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,480 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 51,480 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,703 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,010 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 25,570 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 EEF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EEF, 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 EEF registered?

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

Is BT51 EEF safe to buy?

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