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BF02 OXT

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,624 mi
Last recorded172,624 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 172,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2017 172,511 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure ride height control sensor broken (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads worn to limit

front o/s and n/s radius arms rear bushes perished

power steering fluid on min

rear brake pads worn

suspension metal pipes corroded

traction control and hill decent lamps on

Pass 1 Dec 2016 152,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play at box (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint box (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 152,771 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear one of two (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out riger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint box (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 136,301 miles

n/s/f marker lamp not working

n/s/r suspension bush perrished

o/s/r suspension arm front bush perrished

play in o/s track rod end

rear tyres worn

Fail 23 Feb 2015 136,188 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f marker lamp not working

n/s/r suspension bush perrished

o/s/r suspension arm front bush perrished

play in o/s track rod end

rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Feb 2014 118,345 miles

crack in zone A of screen but not in view of road

offside front brake pads low and discs worn

oil leak around steering box area, suspect engine oil

slight play in offside trackrod end

Pass 9 Feb 2013 104,588 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 104,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,834 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front windscreen slightly chipped.

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,977 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 92,958 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 85,910 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 79,564 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 72,902 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 66,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2006 59,043 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 OXT is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OXT, 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 OXT is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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