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BT52 CLJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,371 mi
Last recorded30,371 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 CLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 30,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 29,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Oct 2024 29,701 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp guard mounting (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 28,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 28,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 27,988 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 27,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 27,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing signs of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 27,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing signs of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 24,525 miles

all tyres showing signs of perishing except o/s/r

Fail 15 Apr 2019 24,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all tyres showing signs of perishing except o/s/r

Pass 6 Apr 2018 18,571 miles

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

all tyres walls showing signs of perishing except o/s/r

Pass 7 Apr 2017 16,610 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All locations (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,951 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 13,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 12,673 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 12,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,262 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 12,248 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 10,996 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 10,133 miles

O/S lower ball-joint dust cover in poor condition.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,638 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 9,089 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,451 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 12,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,881 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 5,757 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 4,008 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 3,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 3,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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BT52 CLJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT52 CLJ, 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 BT52 CLJ registered?

BT52 CLJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is BT52 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 CLJ shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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