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BJ02 TOW

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

198,884 mi
Last recorded198,884 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 TOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 198,884 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 198,994 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 198,894 miles

Central Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn WATTS LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MODIFIED FOR OFF ROAD USE

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 198,894 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 198,874 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

this car has been modified to go off roading but still meats road standards at the time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2020 195,811 miles

mud tyres and suspension lift kit fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2019 187,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 180,218 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 180,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 179,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 170,580 miles

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 26 Jul 2016 170,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets not working at all (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 25 Jul 2015 166,255 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 160,877 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 151,798 miles

general corrosion on chassis

stone chip in windscreen drivers side

Pass 23 Jul 2012 141,922 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 129,469 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 129,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 113,646 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 113,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 97,981 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 81,406 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 54,186 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 51,332 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 TOW is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BJ02 TOW, 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 TOW is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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