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BF02 JGY

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,687 mi
Last recorded108,687 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 JGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 108,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm foremost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm foremost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both nearside and offside. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear unable to check all rear seatbelts. Seats in loading posistion.

Pass 18 Sep 2024 104,440 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear reverse light(s) not working (not testable for year)

Pass 3 Jun 2023 86,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis leg corroded along seam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 86,240 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis leg corroded along seam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,758 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Watts linkage on rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 73,758 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Watts linkage on rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,975 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,103 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2019 66,103 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,618 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 63,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,724 miles

all 4 torque reaction arm bushes poor condition centre front and rear

Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,392 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,898 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,963 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 52,641 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,029 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,182 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,757 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,338 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,650 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,491 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 29,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,678 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 23,678 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 JGY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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