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BD02 WMV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

194,561 mi
Last recorded194,561 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 194,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 192,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 192,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 192,292 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 191,381 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 186,365 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 181,003 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 175,168 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 175,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 165,592 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 154,106 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 135,693 miles

Front shock absorber lower bushes, NS and OS, worn and breaking away from bonding.

NSR tyre cut in sidewall.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 114,597 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 97,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,129 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 80,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 80,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,814 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,662 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,189 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 51,189 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,920 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 30,144 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 WMV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WMV, 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 WMV registered?

BD02 WMV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BD02 WMV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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