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BF02 MWN

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

179,156 mi
Last recorded179,156 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 179,156 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion and mud

Fail 15 Jan 2026 179,156 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion and mud

Pass 4 Oct 2024 176,129 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 176,124 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure hanger broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 170,961 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 170,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 164,955 miles

corrosion to body and chassis

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2022 164,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s ball joint on front steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to body and chassis

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2021 157,626 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Cross Beam (6.1.4 (a) (i))

NS & OS Cab Steps Corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Cab Step Corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2021 157,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drag Link Joint / Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Cross Beam (6.1.4 (a) (i))

NS & OS Cab Steps Corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Cab Step Corroded

Pass 15 May 2020 152,721 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 152,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2019 149,753 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 149,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 147,120 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor & inside wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis & crossmembers (6.6.6)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 147,102 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings back end of sill section, inside wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor & inside wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis & crossmembers (6.6.6)

Pass 10 May 2017 143,556 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2016 136,614 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 136,612 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 128,449 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 128,449 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 120,248 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 12 May 2014 120,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 May 2013 111,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear bump stops missing

o/r antiroll bar damper pipe damp with oil

Pass 25 Apr 2012 99,159 miles

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 93,147 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,611 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 76,064 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,086 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 59,874 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 54,800 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 54,266 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 MWN is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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