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BT52 CLY

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,994 mi
Last recorded110,994 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 110,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 110,925 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,166 miles

Nearside Front headlight pattern poor

Offside washer jet only 50% working

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2024 107,166 miles

Nearside Front headlight pattern poor

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside washer jet only 50% working

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2023 104,862 miles

Offside Front Catalytic converter heat shield loose.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 104,840 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated ABS sensor wire. (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Catalytic converter heat shield loose.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 104,270 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated ABS wiring. (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear row seat not fitted.

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play Drag link end. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 104,270 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated ABS wiring. (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear row seat not fitted.

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play Drag link end. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 99,166 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS WORN

Pass 7 May 2020 95,538 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 95,342 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 95,342 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 93,670 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 92,240 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 88,170 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 80,575 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,428 miles

nsr seat not fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2013 76,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nsr seat not fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,946 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 65,405 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 57,492 miles

nsr seat not fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,072 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 51,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 41,388 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 31,618 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 19,937 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2005 9,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 9,435 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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BT52 CLY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CLY, 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 CLY registered?

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

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