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BF02 JHU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,089 mi
Last recorded155,089 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 155,089 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre close to limit and has a nail in it

Pass 17 May 2017 147,659 miles

Oil leak ()

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 147,654 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit leaking centre (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 138,025 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 129,738 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 121,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front, centre and rear floors slightly corroded

both rear bump stops missing

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 13 May 2013 115,127 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake has slight side to side movement

oil leak around engine, transfer box and rear differential

Pass 3 May 2012 108,651 miles

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

rear tyres looking deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2012 108,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear high level brake lamp inop

rear tyres looking deteriorated

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front door difficult to open

nearside front wiper blade split

rear door difficult to open

Pass 3 May 2011 102,811 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 May 2011 102,811 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 97,920 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 97,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 May 2009 87,614 miles

fuel leak on rear fuel filter switch

n/s rear tyre has a bolt in the tread

oil leak on n/s front axle seal

Pass 13 May 2008 76,848 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 67,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,060 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 JHU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JHU, 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 JHU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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