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BG02 OGO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

281,128 mi
Last recorded281,128 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 OGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 281,128 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer cv joint clip loose / slightly leaking grease

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight discoloured (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 280,154 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 279,111 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 277,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body near mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 277,774 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear wheel / inner sill to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded near radius arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear wheel / inner sill to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around body mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 276,381 miles

body / underside general corrosion

centre body mounts corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bumper / body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 275,365 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion / concentrated at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 275,364 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn 'watts linkage' at rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush = radius arm to chassis mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working in indicator lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush = radius arm to chassis mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage further investigation required (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion / concentrated at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 273,015 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 270,514 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 270,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 266,541 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear chassis corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2017 266,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush "watts " linkage (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bump stop missing

Oil leak engine ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

rear chassis general corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2016 263,290 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 263,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 260,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 260,795 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 257,150 miles

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

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 250,025 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 250,024 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 240,850 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 240,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tranfer box oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 227,709 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 211,617 miles

Oil leak

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 21 Apr 2009 180,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 151,813 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 122,045 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 87,623 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 87,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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 OGO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Gold 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 BG02 OGO, 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 OGO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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