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BT52 EVY

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,989 mi
Last recorded132,989 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 EVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 132,989 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 127,244 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 124,202 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced weld and underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced weld and underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 121,064 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coated with underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 121,064 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coated with underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

Fail 24 Oct 2020 114,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2019 109,844 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 101,561 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 93,118 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,625 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 90,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

front rad pannel rusted

Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,007 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,989 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,544 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

hand brake free play close to limit

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,569 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,007 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,029 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 EVY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EVY, 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 EVY registered?

BT52 EVY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is BT52 EVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 EVY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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