MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
rear underside and suspension very rusty
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
rear underside and suspension very rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak from engine area ()
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear tie bar front end on chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint loose on roll bar (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak engine area ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
chassis corroded
gear oil leak
offside rear bump stop missing
oil leak
one right hand side dash bulb not working
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
chassis corroded
gear oil leak
offside rear bump stop missing
oil leak
one right hand side dash bulb not working
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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BT52 EWC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 EWC, 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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BT52 EWC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2002.
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