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BT52 EXJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,861 mi
Last recorded129,861 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 EXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 129,861 miles

handbrake travel long

lpg tank straps/mounts very corroded

parking brake efficiency reading close to limit

Pass 17 Jan 2019 127,010 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 127,010 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 115,330 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,654 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 99,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 86,232 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,438 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

water in n/s/r light unit

Fail 25 Feb 2014 82,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

water in n/s/r light unit

Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,421 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,295 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 71,295 miles

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,714 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 66,713 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 61,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,226 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 29,161 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 EXJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXJ, 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 EXJ registered?

BT52 EXJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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