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BD02 WJA

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,340 mi
Last recorded144,340 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 144,340 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 142,843 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 140,380 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 140,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/front diff/rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp emitted colour or position not in accordance with the requirements /staying on with other lights

Pass 22 Aug 2022 134,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges cracking close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 134,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre is also badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges cracking close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 128,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 128,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 123,745 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 118,182 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 115,318 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 107,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,738 miles

advise n/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

advise o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f head lamp misting

Pass 30 Sep 2015 102,928 miles

both front a/r/b/links perished

n/s/r tyre perished and cut but not to the cords and punchered

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,335 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,632 miles

advise smoke test clean

Pass 8 Sep 2012 93,248 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 93,248 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,715 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,642 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 3 Sep 2010 84,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,458 miles

fluid leaking offside rear hub

Fail 7 Jul 2008 67,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fluid leaking offside rear hub

Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,621 miles

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

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 WJA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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The MOT history for BD02 WJA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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