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BL02 BEU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

220,462 mi
Last recorded220,462 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 220,462 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 212,553 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 210,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near step mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty near joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 207,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 203,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 199,717 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 199,675 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounts x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounts x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wing under a b s (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 194,702 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 194,691 miles

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

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 189,675 miles

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess All corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 181,249 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 181,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 173,374 miles

chassis very corroded but not holed

front tyres starting to wear

Fail 14 Sep 2016 173,374 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chassis very corroded but not holed

front tyres starting to wear

Pass 14 Sep 2015 163,538 miles

Slight play in rear active anti roll bar

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 149,303 miles

Nearside front flexible brake hose very slightly twisted.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 136,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 123,586 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 112,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 112,628 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 99,347 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 99,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 86,684 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,059 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,044 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,592 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 BEU 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 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 BEU, 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 BEU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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