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BD02 MTV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,643 mi
Last recorded91,643 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 MTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 91,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 91,292 miles

slight play in nearside forwards steering arm/track rod end

Pass 15 Feb 2023 91,011 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 91,005 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2021 84,021 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,523 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,958 miles

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

play in all steering joints

Fail 28 Aug 2019 81,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

play in all steering joints

Pass 24 Sep 2018 78,217 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 78,205 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded mains (2) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jan 2017 75,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,456 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,750 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 61,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,188 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,387 miles

Oil leak

wiper blades will need renewing soon

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,627 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,038 miles

slight dampness steering box

slight play n/s front track rod end in front of axle

wet day

Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,762 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 37,788 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 37,788 miles

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

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 MTV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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