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BD51 MFJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,739 mi
Last recorded222,739 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 MFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 222,739 miles

Modified for off road use

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

Fail 21 May 2026 222,739 miles

Modified for off road use

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 220,439 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL

Pass 19 Mar 2024 218,791 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 218,783 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Pivot bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 215,968 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 212,821 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 208,597 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Fail 19 May 2020 208,475 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel leak around tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis by tow bar and mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/n & n/s rear chassis by front spring hangers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 195,991 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/bulk head ares (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 195,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/bulk head ares (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 183,691 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake backing plate missing

Rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 183,674 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front crossmember corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake backing plate missing

Rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 172,422 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 158,897 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 158,852 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe corroded{just infront of rear diff{chalked} (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front radiator support beam corroded chalked (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroded and weak chalked (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 150,954 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteoriated

Fail 23 Feb 2015 150,950 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteoriated

Pass 17 Feb 2014 142,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 134,024 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 134,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 127,247 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 116,715 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 105,430 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 90,618 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Feb 2009 90,618 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jan 2008 79,246 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 79,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 68,828 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 59,058 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 MFJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD51 MFJ, 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 MFJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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