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BF02 HVE

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

244,353 mi
Last recorded244,353 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 HVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 244,353 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 237,451 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 227,898 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner side wall cracking

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2015 222,911 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 219,039 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 219,009 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 May 2014 215,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2014 215,360 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 198,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 198,264 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 181,132 miles

Oil leak

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 12 Apr 2011 163,629 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 148,044 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 148,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 128,278 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering has slight leak

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 109,595 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,001 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2006 71,911 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 HVE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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