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BF02 HPJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,261 mi
Last recorded154,261 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 HPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 154,261 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

O/s/f bump stop missing

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 154,261 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

O/s/f bump stop missing

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 148,387 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Offside front bump stop missing

Fail 31 Aug 2012 148,387 miles

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

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

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

Both rear bump stops missing

Offside front bump stop missing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 140,040 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2011 140,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 132,259 miles

Rear pads not mating with disc effectively when brakes are operated.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 132,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear pads not mating with disc effectively when brakes are operated.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 122,060 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 121,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 110,281 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 96,405 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 83,291 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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BF02 HPJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BF02 HPJ, 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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BF02 HPJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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