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BT52 CMO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,176 mi
Last recorded65,176 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 65,176 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 65,047 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 64,660 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 64,656 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear Joint of the front prop is worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 63,784 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 63,780 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,700 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,865 miles

Rear chassis starting to corrode

The main brake pipes are corroded above the chassis at the rear

Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,769 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,187 miles

both front brake back plates corroded

engine check light on

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,460 miles

engine check light on

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,899 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,826 miles

n/s/f hub leaking

Fail 6 Jun 2012 44,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f hub leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,440 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 30,881 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s lambda wire damaged rubbing on propshaft

slight damage to n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,881 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s lambda wire damaged rubbing on propshaft

slight damage to n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 7 May 2008 21,540 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 21,540 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 CMO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BT52 CMO, 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 CMO registered?

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

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