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BL02 BFN

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

116,306 mi
Last recorded116,306 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 116,306 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 175,835 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 175,473 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 175,473 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 172,906 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 169,835 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 169,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 166,100 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 165,242 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 164,122 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch slightly insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2018 161,183 miles

Offside Front Bump stop missing

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 156,350 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 151,464 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 140,630 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 129,444 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 129,444 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 122,095 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 121,859 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre cross member under trans brake ,bolts loose.

Pass 25 May 2012 114,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 25 May 2012 114,979 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 109,469 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 106,823 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 98,634 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 98,634 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system vibrating.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 87,561 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 87,561 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2007 71,850 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 71,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 56,843 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 BFN is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BFN, 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 BFN is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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