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BT52 EWH

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,038 mi
Last recorded128,038 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 EWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,038 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,789 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

offside front body mount corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2014 119,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 106,263 miles

headlamps loose

nearside door mirrow glass falling out

Fail 13 May 2013 106,263 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlamps loose

nearside door mirrow glass falling out

Pass 19 Dec 2011 95,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2011 95,928 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 83,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,692 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 75,282 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 70,370 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,370 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 70,354 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 1 Oct 2007 60,127 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 60,127 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,835 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 48,743 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 48,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 32,487 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 EWH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 EWH, 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 EWH registered?

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

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