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BK02 XAZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

124,973 mi
Last recorded124,973 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 124,973 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 124,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 120,872 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 119,766 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 113,199 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 104,336 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 83,196 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,999 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,113 miles

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

Parts of chassis corroded but not excessive

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,113 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Parts of chassis corroded but not excessive

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

tyres starting to perrish

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,543 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

tyres starting to perrish

Pass 14 May 2014 61,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 53,289 miles

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

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

steering box has slight weep

Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,902 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,884 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,166 miles

all four brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,389 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,993 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,145 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,300 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 XAZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 XAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK02 XAZ registered?

BK02 XAZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is BK02 XAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 XAZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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