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BT52 EWJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

172,527 mi
Last recorded172,527 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 172,527 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 172,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 167,549 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 162,064 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 155,713 miles

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.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 155,625 miles

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.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 149,615 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 149,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 140,286 miles

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 140,286 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 131,032 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 119,851 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 119,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 109,214 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 109,214 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 100,008 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 87,564 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 87,362 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 75,017 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 75,017 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 61,072 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 61,072 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 51,586 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 43,488 miles

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 26 Nov 2005 25,973 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 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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