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BD51 MFF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,706 mi
Last recorded107,706 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 MFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 107,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 107,695 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 107,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 105,008 miles

2 X SIDE STEPS CORRODED-PODOT-MONITOR

235/70/16 X 4

CENTRAL LOCKING INTERMITANTLY WORKING-MONITOR

CENTRAL LOCKING INTERMITANTLY WORKING-MONITOR

D/SEAT BADLY TORN-RIPPED

F/N/PLATE DETERORATED-PPDOT-MONITOR

G/BOX & ENG OIL LEAKS-MONITPR

IGNITION SWITH/BARREL-STICKING/WORN-CAUTION-MONITOR

OSR DOOR STICKING--PODOT-MONITOR

P.A.S.WEEP-PODOT-MONITOR

REAR TYRE ON PASS LIMIT-PODOT-MONITOR

REAR W/BALE DTORN

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 28 Jan 2016 102,024 miles

2 X O/SILLS PLASTIOCS

2 X OUTER ADD ON STEPS FITTED

235/70/16 X 4

D/SEAT TORN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE-PODOT-MONITOR

IGNITION SWITCH BADLY WORN-STICKING-MONITOR-CAUTION

NSR BUMPER DAMAGED-PODOT

OIL LEAK

OSF TYRE OE WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

OSR DOOR STICKING -PODOT-MONITOR

PAS WEEP-PPDOT-MONITOR

REAR W/BLKADE TORN

SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE REDORDS

Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,046 miles

2 X ADD ON STEP S CORRODED-PODOT

235/70/16 X 4

D/SEAT TORN

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

LIGHT MISTING PAS SYSTEM-PODOT

OIL LEAK

OSR ABS SENSOR INTERMTYY

S/SPLITS ALL W/BLADES-PODOT

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 30 Jan 2014 96,373 miles

235/70/16 X 4

D/SEAT TORN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F/NUMBER PLATE S/DETERIORATRION

NSR B/WORK DAMAGED

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

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/4/14

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 93,100 miles

REAR W/BLADE TORN

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

235/70/16 X 4

D/SEAT BTORN

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

IGNITION SWITCH STIFF/FAULTY-CAUTION-MONITOR

OIL LEAK/DRIIP PB HOUSING!!FURTHER INVESTIGATION ADVISED

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

R-TAX EXPIRES-30/4/13

Pass 13 Feb 2012 88,034 miles

235/70/16 x 4

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON ABSOLUTE LIMITS

OIL LEAK

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/4/12

REAR W/BLADE TORN

Pass 2 Feb 2011 83,728 miles

235/70/16 X4

HOLE IN DRIVERS SEAT

NSR B/PAD LOW-PODOT

OIL LEAK

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

REAR W/BLADE TORN

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/4/11

Pass 17 Feb 2010 77,057 miles

235/70/16 X4

DRIVERS SEAT TORN

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,371 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 73,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 67,683 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2008 67,677 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,664 miles

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

advise slight bind o/s/f wheel

strong advise both rear tyres worn

Pass 1 Feb 2006 49,047 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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BD51 MFF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BD51 MFF, 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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BD51 MFF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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