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BF02 PBO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

222,002 mi
Last recorded222,002 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 222,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 215,916 miles

both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

hand brake travel high

Fail 24 Feb 2025 215,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

hand brake travel high

Pass 5 Feb 2024 205,337 miles

slight play upper rear axle bushes.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 197,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 188,136 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in lower uj onto box (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 178,208 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

rear bump stops missing

slight play in both lower front ball joints

Fail 1 Feb 2021 178,180 miles

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

Rear Suspension pipe leaking ace flexi pipe leaking fluid at rear antiroll bar link (5.3.5 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

rear bump stops missing

slight play in both lower front ball joints

slight play in both rear antiroll bar links

Pass 17 Feb 2020 177,064 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 177,064 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 171,921 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all light units (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 166,858 miles

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 4 Feb 2017 158,491 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)

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

slight oil leak

surface corrosion around rear chassis

Pass 24 Feb 2016 145,856 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 145,856 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 133,898 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 133,898 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 128,031 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 119,676 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 119,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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 Sep 2011 104,332 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 90,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 74,492 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,420 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 42,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,262 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,868 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 PBO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 PBO, 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 PBO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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