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BD02 WLV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,235 mi
Last recorded138,235 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 138,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 131,818 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2024 127,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 120,484 miles

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 113,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 105,889 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 104,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 104,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Re-secured (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 103,522 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 103,520 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 162,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 May 2017 96,917 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 96,917 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2016 89,556 miles

under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 87,039 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,118 miles

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s& n/s/f under wing splash panels insecure

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

some brake pipes have been undersealed in places

Fail 8 Apr 2013 82,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,640 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,834 miles

all brake discs poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2011 71,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2010 65,785 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 58,577 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 58,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 48,309 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,292 miles

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

pass advise centre stop lamp working once tapped

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 WLV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 WLV, 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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What year was BD02 WLV registered?

BD02 WLV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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