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BD02 MHJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

183,387 mi
Last recorded183,387 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 MHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 183,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 183,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 175,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 172,059 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 171,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 168,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 161,933 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 152,208 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 152,208 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 150,977 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

Suspension pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 149,403 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside rear tyre very poor condition deep splits but not to cords

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 149,403 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside rear tyre very poor condition deep splits but not to cords

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 146,896 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Shock absorber area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Shock absorber area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 9 May 2016 144,912 miles

Oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 143,139 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 143,133 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 136,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2013 130,728 miles

n/s/r brake pads looks low

Pass 11 May 2012 122,961 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 122,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 116,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 116,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 105,189 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 96,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 88,379 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 73,773 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,170 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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BD02 MHJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BD02 MHJ, 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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BD02 MHJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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