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BF02 JHA

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

95,254 mi
Last recorded95,254 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 95,254 miles

radiator lower bracket corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 95,010 miles

ADVISE: front lower support bracket under radiator is heavily corroded

ADVISE: suspension components/bushes,etc. starting to show slight age relation corrosion/wear

Pass 13 Feb 2024 94,677 miles

ADVISE: front lower support bracket under radiator is heavily corroded

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components/bushes, exhaust etc. starting to show slight age relation corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2023 93,806 miles

ADVISE: front lower support bracket under radiator is heavily corroded

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components/bushes, exhaust etc. starting to show slight age relation corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,076 miles

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components, exhaust etc. starting to show light age relation corrosion

Front Lower ADVISE: front lower support bracket under radiator is heavily corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,972 miles

Central Rear ADVISE: rear centre stop light is not working

Front Lower ADVISE: front lower support bracket under radiator is heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,132 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,494 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced section under rad (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,082 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,609 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 79,609 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,966 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,666 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,975 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,427 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,712 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 7 Feb 2011 59,033 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,068 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,006 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 44,248 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,731 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 39,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,127 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 JHA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 JHA, 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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What year was BF02 JHA registered?

BF02 JHA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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