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BL02 BCF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

204,178 mi
Last recorded204,178 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 BCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 204,178 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front deteriating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both engine and transmition leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside shows age related corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2025 199,331 miles

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

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

underbody and components covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jan 2024 194,219 miles

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

underbody and components covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jan 2023 187,348 miles

All exhaust joints have corrosion

Chassis has age related corrosion

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 182,701 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 17 Dec 2020 178,216 miles

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

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

under body covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jan 2020 174,897 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 169,112 miles

Exhaust has general age related corrosion

Underside of vehicle and all components including brakes, suspension and chassis have general age related corrosion and have been covered in underseal.

Fail 8 Jan 2019 169,105 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Exhaust system corroded ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle and all components including brakes, suspension and chassis have general age related corrosion and have been covered in underseal.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 164,398 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 158,508 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 151,375 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 144,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 139,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 133,780 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 127,636 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 127,636 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 116,747 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 103,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 103,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2009 90,927 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 79,982 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 74,306 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 74,306 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,876 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 4 Jul 2005 32,837 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 BCF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL02 BCF, 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 BCF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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