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BJ02 KBV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,432 mi
Last recorded115,432 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 KBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 115,432 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 115,432 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 109,456 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 109,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 106,926 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 106,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,768 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 106,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 104,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 104,298 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 102,285 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 102,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 99,582 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 99,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 96,676 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 96,472 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 88,584 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 88,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 79,430 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 73,399 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 73,399 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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BJ02 KBV 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 57.1%.

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 BJ02 KBV, 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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BJ02 KBV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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