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BK02 XAU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

144,224 mi
Last recorded144,224 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 XAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 144,224 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 137,373 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 134,592 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 129,046 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,937 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 120,843 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 119,205 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 116,299 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,641 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 107,977 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 105,213 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,622 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 92,029 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,008 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 87,992 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 82,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 82,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 74,771 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight oil leak showing at near side rear hub bearing

Fail 22 Jul 2008 69,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight oil leak showing at near side rear hub bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2007 58,697 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 46,695 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 XAU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

BK02 XAU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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