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BG02 LXY

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,701 mi
Last recorded176,701 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 LXY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 176,701 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 71,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear, cross axle track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 71,795 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch by door striker plate (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear, cross axle track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 164,257 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front upper arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 156,061 miles

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

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

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

rear chassis corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 156,061 miles

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

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

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

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 148,367 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

both sides rear chassis corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 140,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 140,149 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 133,788 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 123,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 114,218 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 107,295 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 107,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 101,176 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 93,936 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 85,128 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 75,590 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 75,549 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2007 68,432 miles

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

oil leak from diff pinion seal

Pass 4 May 2006 57,721 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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BG02 LXY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG02 LXY, 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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BG02 LXY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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