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BL02 BBX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,586 mi
Last recorded159,586 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 BBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 159,586 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 159,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 154,416 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 154,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 150,444 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 146,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 140,231 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

n/s/r quarter scratches

Fail 3 Jul 2013 140,299 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

n/s/r quarter scratches

Pass 27 Sep 2012 136,749 miles

Slight age crazing of inner wall(left rear tyre)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 136,749 miles

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

Slight age crazing of inner wall(left rear tyre)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 137,419 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 135,419 miles

foot pedal creeps very slightly

slight oil leak above steering box looks like engine oil

slight play in steering ball jiont on front steering box

Pass 16 Oct 2009 122,711 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 122,248 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 105,262 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 84,319 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 84,319 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 84,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,662 miles

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

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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BL02 BBX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL02 BBX, 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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BL02 BBX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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