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BL02 BCV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,792 mi
Last recorded177,792 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 177,792 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 177,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 173,668 miles

wax oiled

Pass 3 Nov 2021 172,575 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 170,927 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 167,464 miles

dirty underneath. unable to fully see all components

Pass 13 Nov 2018 163,536 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 158,455 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 158,455 miles

Central Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 154,251 miles

Centre exhaust bracket has temporary repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 144,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 130,580 miles

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

front tyres slightly perrished

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 130,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres slightly perrished

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 125,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2012 116,117 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 115,210 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 109,092 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 106,818 miles

Oil leak

offside front wiper split

Fail 14 Jul 2010 106,810 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front wiper split

Pass 22 Jul 2009 91,104 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 90,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,687 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)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 75,663 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,506 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 51,382 miles

hand brake requires adjusted for better performance

Pass 7 Jul 2005 41,460 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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BL02 BCV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BCV, 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 BCV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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