MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Inner both sides arches corroded
Front both sides body mounts corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn whatts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Inner both sides arches corroded
Front both sides body mounts corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear both brake back plates corroded.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened would advise renewal soon. (3.5.1i)
brake warning light on?? advise inspection.
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear both brake back plates corroded.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened would advise renewal soon. (3.5.1i)
brake warning light on?? advise inspection.
Centre Oil leak gearbox area ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both rear brake back plates very corroded and weak
fuel filter corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Oil leak gearbox area ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both rear brake back plates very corroded and weak
fuel filter corroded
Both rear back plates are corroded.
Front wipers are splitting
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside front lower (2.7.4)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear back plates are corroded.
Front wipers are splitting
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside front lower (2.7.4)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT52 EWJ 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 65.4%.
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 EWJ, 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 EWJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2002.
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