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BG02 LYA

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

154,484 mi
Last recorded154,484 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 LYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 154,484 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 154,249 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 153,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 153,523 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 153,513 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking FILTER LEAKING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 152,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 152,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferals showing signs of age (1.1.11 (c))

head lights starting to fog up will need attention soon

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2019 151,469 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 147,265 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 9 May 2018 147,192 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 10 May 2017 137,696 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 127,255 miles

child seats fitted

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 113,268 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 May 2014 107,168 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 102,722 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 97,607 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,890 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 79,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 72,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,542 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 65,542 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 58,748 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 LYA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BG02 LYA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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