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BC02 YRY

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,028 mi
Last recorded149,028 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 149,028 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 147,316 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 147,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 145,135 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 8 Apr 2019 144,589 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 139,829 miles

light corrosion to rear chassis

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 132,456 miles

Oil leak engine ()

light corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 2 Mar 2017 132,438 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

light corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 3 Mar 2016 120,989 miles

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 111,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,493 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,648 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 91,648 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 87,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front service brake imbalance is high mid-way thru range of effort

offside front corner of vehicle very oiley on underside??

offside front service brake pads look low

offside front tire pressure was down to 8 psi. cannot find any cause for pressure loss?

offside rear load level sensor link is starting to split

rear axle bump stops are missing on both sides

stone chips in front windscreen

various brake pipes are showing corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2012 87,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front service brake imbalance is high mid-way thru range of effort

offside front corner of vehicle very oiley on underside??

offside front service brake pads look low

offside front tire pressure was down to 8 psi. cannot find any cause for pressure loss?

offside rear load level sensor link is starting to split

rear axle bump stops are missing on both sides

stone chips in front windscreen

various brake pipes are showing corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust smoke emissions are erratic?

offside front amber marker light is inoperative

rear axle upper bump stops are missing [both sides]

rear service brake increase decrease differential seems high

rear tie bar bushes are in poor condition

stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2011 81,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust smoke emissions are erratic?

offside front amber marker light is inoperative

rear axle upper bump stops are missing [both sides]

rear service brake increase decrease differential seems high

rear tie bar bushes are in poor condition

stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 16 Feb 2010 76,320 miles

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

front brake imbalance a bit high thru midrange of effort

nearside front door will not centrally unlock

offside and nearside rear auxillary sidelights are inoperative

stone chips front windscreen

strongly advise, front shock absorber lower bushes have debonded--nearside worse.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,320 miles

front brake imbalance a bit high thru midrange of effort

nearside front door will not centrally unlock

offside and nearside rear auxillary sidelights are inoperative

stone chips front windscreen

strongly advise, front shock absorber lower bushes have debonded--nearside worse.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 69,296 miles

front brake discs are worn

front wiper blades are worn but still clear windscreen ok

nearside front tire outer sidewall is badly scuffed

power steering pump is noisey

rear brake pads look low, rear brake discs are worn

rear rumble seats bave been blocked in by cage in rear load space

rear service brake increase decrease differential is very high

Fail 3 Feb 2009 69,288 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs are worn

front wiper blades are worn but still clear windscreen ok

nearside front tire outer sidewall is badly scuffed

power steering fluid dripping off of front of steering box, cannot see leak without dismantling

power steering pump is noisey

power steering reservour found empty, had to top up for test

rear brake pads look low, rear brake discs are worn

rear rumble seats bave been blocked in by cage in rear load space

rear service brake increase decrease differential is very high

Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,253 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,832 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 51,802 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,173 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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BC02 YRY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BC02 YRY, 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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BC02 YRY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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