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BD02 WEJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,773 mi
Last recorded162,773 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 WEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 162,773 miles

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

O/f/f bumper damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 157,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 152,072 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 152,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 143,031 miles

Offside Headlight slightly deteriated

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Nov 2018 143,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlight slightly deteriated

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Nov 2017 136,340 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 208,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 208,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 195,664 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 195,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 114,152 miles

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

fuel pipe damp near tank - has been weeping

Fail 24 Nov 2014 114,152 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

fuel pipe damp near tank - has been weeping

Fail 18 Nov 2013 109,199 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 109,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 103,962 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 103,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 100,345 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 100,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 94,971 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 19 Nov 2010 94,971 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 6 Nov 2009 90,480 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 88,797 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 81,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,181 miles

Front off side brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 58,594 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 47,398 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 47,395 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake pads getting low

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 WEJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WEJ, 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 WEJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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