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BF02 JEJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,457 mi
Last recorded131,457 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 JEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 131,457 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to exhaust potential risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 131,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to exhaust potential risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 119,554 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 119,521 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 113,913 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back to n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front slight oil leak from engine

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to shipping eye (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 113,913 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' inside mirror loose and dangling obscuring vision in field of view (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis prior to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis prior to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade split (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back to n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front slight oil leak from engine

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to shipping eye (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,738 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,254 miles

all suspension bushes cracking.

both rear indicators starting to display white light.

corrosion located on vehicle exhaust.

slight play detected within steering system.

slight ware located on brake pedal anti-slip.

Pass 2 May 2014 92,820 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 92,783 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 87,336 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 87,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,928 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,353 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 72,835 miles

obstruction removed from the interior mirror

Fail 15 May 2009 65,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 65,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 58,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 43,687 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,797 miles

slight fuel leak from filler neck pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,411 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 JEJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 JEJ, 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 JEJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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