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BL02 ECN

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,474 mi
Last recorded98,474 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 98,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S & O/S FRONTS & REARS (1.1.11 (c))

CHASSIS UNDERSEALED FRONT TO BACK

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH TOP & BOTTOM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH N/S & O/S CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 97,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 94,006 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 90,595 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 90,595 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2022 87,460 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 81,700 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 81,700 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,144 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower small cut in ball joint dust cover

Fail 29 Jun 2020 74,142 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower small cut in ball joint dust cover

Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower swivel pin boot deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2019 72,357 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,047 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Jun 2018 70,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower steering pivot boot deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,654 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,982 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,546 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 14 Jul 2014 54,546 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,868 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,368 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,785 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 29,107 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 29,107 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,869 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,790 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,131 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 15,287 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 15,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 12,865 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 ECN is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ECN, 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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What year was BL02 ECN registered?

BL02 ECN is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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