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BC02 YUU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,188 mi
Last recorded124,188 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 124,188 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 124,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 121,691 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 112,712 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,004 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 100,247 miles

offside rear brake back plate missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 23 Nov 2017 100,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside rear brake back plate missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Nov 2016 91,686 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 85,473 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,308 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,895 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,070 miles

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

front number platehas crack

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Nov 2010 67,813 miles

Rear discs abit pittied.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,240 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,829 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 55,140 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 48,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,913 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 YUU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BC02 YUU, 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 YUU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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