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BD02 WHX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,153 mi
Last recorded71,153 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 WHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 71,153 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

wax oiled

Pass 7 Feb 2025 64,534 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 61,895 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 59,576 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 57,593 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 55,601 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 54,600 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,825 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,324 miles

Offside Rear Suspension height sensor link arm lower bush cracked.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 49,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension height sensor link arm lower bush cracked.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Trailer socket mounting plate corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,855 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 46,855 miles

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

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,441 miles

n/s rear quater bodywork damage eveident

red surface rust underside generally

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,547 miles

front radiator lower support tube showing signs of corrosion

rear section of exhaust deteriateing slight blow eveident

red surface rust underside covering components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,495 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 41,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,510 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,692 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,330 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,334 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,427 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 WHX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WHX, 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 WHX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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