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BF02 HSL

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

192,052 mi
Last recorded192,052 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 HSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 192,052 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 188,233 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod end rubber

all 4 brake hoses losse in holders

all 4 drop link ball joints slight play

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2023 177,900 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 177,900 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 170,554 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 164,276 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 158,308 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front radiator lower crossmember is corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 158,220 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear of exhaust manifold leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes on both (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking pressure regulator offside rear of cylinder head (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with main beam (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower mounting plates (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front radiator lower crossmember is corroded

several oil leaks on engine

Pass 5 Apr 2019 151,235 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 151,228 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in two places (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 143,663 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear chassis badly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 133,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 125,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 118,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle has general surface rust

Pass 14 Jun 2013 112,063 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear underside of vehicle in generally rusty condition

Pass 25 Jun 2012 105,629 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 105,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 105,157 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 98,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,016 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 87,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,203 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 79,161 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 76,006 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,298 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 HSL is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BF02 HSL, 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 HSL is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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