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BK02 XDE

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,989 mi
Last recorded162,989 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 162,989 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 162,934 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2025 155,731 miles

Corrosion on nearside front inner wing.

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

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

Rear bumper cracked offside corner.

Fail 13 Feb 2025 155,731 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel filter. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on nearside front inner wing.

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

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

Rear bumper cracked offside corner.

Pass 26 Feb 2024 149,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side step bracket corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 144,576 miles

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

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

o/s side step corroded and breaking up

Fail 27 Feb 2023 144,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

o/s side step corroded and breaking up

Pass 15 Feb 2022 139,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 133,069 miles

Nearside and offside front shock absorber bushes worn.

Fail 25 Feb 2021 133,051 miles

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

Nearside and offside front shock absorber bushes worn.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 125,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 117,844 miles

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

both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre cracked and perrishing on side walls

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm rear tyres 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,785 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,581 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 95,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 91,473 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 87,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 81,391 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,001 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 74,952 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,292 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 70,290 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,481 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 60,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,108 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,961 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,182 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 XDE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

BK02 XDE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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