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BK02 GLJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,887 mi
Last recorded159,887 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 GLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 159,887 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 159,887 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 152,635 miles

Central Rear dif has oil leak

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 144,299 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner wing front lower section corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre & has cut but not to cord ()

Offside Rear Inner wing front lower section corroded

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower retaining nut to arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 134,296 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 121,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 121,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 112,786 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 112,474 miles

Fuel system component leaking from engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing prop to drum bolt sheared off (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad pressure spring not seated correctly allowing pad movement. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

both rear chassis rails corroding

both rear suspension leveler arms deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2019 104,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,076 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear wing bracket corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 95,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

offside rear wing bracket corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 89,706 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 86,178 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 83,162 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 83,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 78,877 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 73,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 66,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,419 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 51,019 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 51,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,663 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,726 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 GLJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GLJ, 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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BK02 GLJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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