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BK02 DFG

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

189,333 mi
Last recorded189,333 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 DFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 189,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 189,049 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 186,706 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine damp with oil

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 184,456 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 184,456 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 183,570 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 178,922 miles

Front bumper bar corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 175,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper bar corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 170,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2017 170,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At cross member mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 165,514 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 162,651 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 161,970 miles

Oil leak

tyres have surface cracks in sidewalls

Pass 2 May 2013 160,570 miles

Oil leak

tyres have surface cracks in sidewalls

Pass 10 May 2012 159,054 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 157,388 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 157,388 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 155,439 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 152,068 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 149,007 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 146,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 128,032 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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BK02 DFG is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BK02 DFG, 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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What year was BK02 DFG registered?

BK02 DFG is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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