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BD02 MXY

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,601 mi
Last recorded101,601 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 MXY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

axle damper loose

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2014 94,098 miles

Airflow meter unpluged

Front pasds starting to get low

Front tyres starting to get low

Headlight deflectors fitted at time of test

Nearside and offside front upper and lower ball joints have play

Nearside front brake has slight bind

Rear diff weight loose

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,896 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 83,896 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,786 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 81,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 75,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,015 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,503 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,389 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 61,389 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,790 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,528 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 MXY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MXY, 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 MXY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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