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BD02 MVF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,352 mi
Last recorded109,352 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 MVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 109,352 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 109,328 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 98,907 miles

front tyres perished

n/s/r tyre close to limits

o/s/r hub damp

o/s/r tyre on limits

slight ex leaks

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Fail 26 Sep 2013 98,857 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front tyres perished

n/s/r axle damp

rear tyres perished & worn on inner edges

slight exhaust leaks

slight platy in track rod ends

some fuel pipes rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,622 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 90,622 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 79,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 79,097 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,787 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 31,101 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 31,097 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MVF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 MVF, 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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What year was BD02 MVF registered?

BD02 MVF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is BD02 MVF safe to buy?

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