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BD02 WFE

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,822 mi
Last recorded102,822 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 WFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 102,822 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 102,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 101,190 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 101,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 99,927 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 99,917 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper arch areas marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch areas marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door areas marked in yellow chalk within 30 cm of seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner upper arch areas areas marked in yellow chalk within 30 cm of seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill areas marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper arch areas marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill areas marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner door shut areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside hockey stick front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside hockey stick rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside centre hockey stick bush ON LIMIT NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both cab steps heavily corroded but still secure at time of test

oi leak engine areas

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 98,093 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 98,093 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 94,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,893 miles

Light Corrosion to Rear of Chassis

Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,309 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 83,024 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,680 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,330 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 75,328 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,465 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,138 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,450 miles

slight wheel bearing noise on road test.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 60,443 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,038 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,160 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,005 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,750 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,330 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 WFE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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