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BT52 EWG

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

191,750 mi
Last recorded191,750 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 191,750 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 188,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 184,181 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 181,021 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 176,467 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 171,057 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 169,480 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 169,478 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 163,605 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 158,706 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 153,628 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 153,590 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 144,946 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 144,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 137,840 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 127,416 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 127,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 117,896 miles

steering;; slight leak on steering drop arm seal

Pass 31 Dec 2011 114,472 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 114,472 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 104,030 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 91,126 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,900 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 68,879 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 55,386 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 38,370 miles

engine oil level low mark

o/side rear rear seat in stowed position at time of test

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 EWG is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EWG, 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 EWG registered?

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

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