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BD02 WMW

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,599 mi
Last recorded142,599 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 142,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 141,339 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 140,135 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 136,255 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 136,208 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail, to rear of spring mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached to rear of spring mounting area. (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 132,572 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger to front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

extensive light corrosion to rear of chassis

Fail 8 Nov 2021 132,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting marked in yellow (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger to front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

extensive light corrosion to rear of chassis

Pass 10 Nov 2020 127,554 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower watts linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 122,770 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 122,760 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 118,391 miles

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

UNDER SIDE SHOWING SIGHNS OF CORROSION

Pass 3 May 2017 113,762 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All. Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides of car (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis area showing extensive light corrosion

Pass 4 May 2016 107,061 miles

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

slight oil leak engine/gearbox

slight oil leak on transfer box

Pass 8 May 2015 100,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 93,592 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 93,581 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 86,720 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 78,031 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 78,031 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 72,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,661 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 63,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 54,034 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,059 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 38,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,333 miles

front brake imballence 15%

rear brakes slightly imbalenced

Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,060 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 22,060 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 WMW is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

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

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