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BG02 UAT

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,014 mi
Last recorded113,014 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 UAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 113,014 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 108,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,921 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 105,921 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,350 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,225 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 96,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking FUEL FILTER WATER SENSOR (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking REGUALTOR ON BACK OF ENGINE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected SENSOR LINKAGE (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected SENSOR LINKAGE (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 93,542 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,676 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 91,676 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,072 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component only one front fog light (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 90,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component only one front fog light (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,259 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advises small oil leaks

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,171 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 83,171 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,492 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 70,278 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,539 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 56,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,738 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 49,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 49,727 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 48,254 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 48,254 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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 UAT is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UAT, 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 UAT is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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