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BD02 WJE

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

166,285 mi
Last recorded166,285 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 166,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at suspension bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 162,334 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 162,334 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective Coupling insecure. (2.1.3 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar ball joint insecure.

Number plate lights very poor.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 158,646 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 158,646 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 154,995 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 151,533 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 150,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 147,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 May 2019 140,510 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 140,505 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 135,054 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 135,054 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking antiroll bar (2.4.D.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 129,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 122,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear foot step corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 115,995 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 107,947 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,897 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 97,278 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 97,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 91,079 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 91,052 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,000 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 84,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,076 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 77,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,817 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,513 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 43,216 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 37,965 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 WJE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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

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