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BK02 XBR

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,211 mi
Last recorded93,211 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 93,211 miles

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

rear roll bar leak

rear seats missing

underside corroded

underside dirty

Fail 17 Oct 2025 93,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear roll bar leak

rear seats missing

underside corroded

underside dirty

Pass 17 Oct 2024 91,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear seats missing

Fail 14 Oct 2024 91,348 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear seats missing

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all5 passengers seats removed

underside dirty refuse next year !!!

Fail 16 Oct 2023 89,688 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted x2 places (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted x2 places (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all5 passengers seats removed

underside dirty refuse next year !!!

Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,860 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all 5 rear seats missing at test ()

Fail 17 Oct 2022 87,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all 5 rear seats missing at test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,196 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all 5 rear seats missing ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underside nearly to dirty to test

Fail 11 Oct 2021 86,194 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole behind air spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all 5 rear seats missing ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underside nearly to dirty to test

Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,221 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 84,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ace ram gator split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,727 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rearmost uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats, belts not tested ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rails starting to swell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 29 Apr 2019 81,727 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades very split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rearmost uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats, belts not tested ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rails starting to swell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 May 2018 79,720 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

ns driving light inop

rear bump stops missing

Fail 1 May 2018 79,716 miles

Fuel system component leaking pressure reg (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

ns driving light inop

rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,728 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 76,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,244 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2015 70,244 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,522 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,477 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 62,477 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,945 miles

srs light on

Fail 23 Apr 2012 57,941 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

srs light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 84,220 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,851 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 75,842 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,306 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 35,123 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 35,123 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2007 31,906 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,493 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 XBR is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBR, 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 XBR is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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