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BD02 MJV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,761 mi
Last recorded126,761 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 MJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 126,761 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 119,797 miles

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

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 6 May 2021 119,773 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 119,511 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 106,641 miles

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

Rear Heavily undersealed.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,084 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 99,235 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,647 miles

corrosion to exhaust

oil residue on engine

Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting bracket from chassis rail in front of rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Whole chassis has light surface rust

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 95,238 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm retaining nut loose and arm insecure (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting bracket from chassis rail in front of rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Whole chassis has light surface rust

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 94,793 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 94,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,149 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Slight play in steering drop arm

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 87,149 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear inner side light not working

Oil leak

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

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

Slight play in steering drop arm

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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 7 Jun 2012 72,608 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear indicator light unit has slight damage

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,453 miles

n/s/f coil spring corroding

rear wiper blade split

some corrosion to chassis

Fail 17 May 2011 59,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front coil springs corroding

rear wiper blade split

some corrosion to chassis

traction control warning light on

Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,008 miles

rear tailgate handle stiff

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Feb 2010 55,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,622 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 47,621 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,907 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,215 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 24,143 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 MJV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BD02 MJV, 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 MJV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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