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BL02 YKP

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

227,304 mi
Last recorded227,304 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 YKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 227,304 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension unit modified but function not affected ace removed (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 227,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Steering locking device ineffective drop arm (2.1.3 (d))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension unit modified but function not affected ace removed (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 217,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 210,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 210,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 210,327 miles

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

vehicle in various stage of corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2021 210,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle in various stage of corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2021 209,822 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 209,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 206,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 206,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Closer to outrigger/on the inside near cat (location) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both upper and lower ball joint have excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail split/ lower and both inner and outer sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 205,021 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 205,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 201,941 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2016 191,300 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 191,394 miles

Offside Fluid suspension pipe inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 172,197 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 152,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor transmission oil leak.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake back plate badly deteriorated.

Offside rear brake back plate badly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jul 2014 152,734 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor transmission oil leak.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake back plate badly deteriorated.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake back plate badly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2013 134,138 miles

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 134,138 miles

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

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

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 118,912 miles

Engine fluid leaks

Front pinion oil leak

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

No headlamp wash

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exaust heatshield adrift

o.s headlamp is dim on ignition 2 but ok when engine running

Fail 31 Jul 2012 118,912 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine fluid leaks

Front pinion oil leak

No headlamp wash

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exaust heatshield adrift

o.s headlamp is dim on ignition 2 but ok when engine running

Pass 20 Jul 2011 99,408 miles

N,S,F bump stop missing

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

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

P.A.S box leaking oil, small leak

Rear brake disc's worn, lipped

Rear brake pad's look 5mm, checked with wheel's on

Transmission fault warning light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 99,408 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Full flow oil filter leaking

N,S,F bump stop missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

P.A.S box leaking oil, small leak

Rear brake disc's worn, lipped

Rear brake pad's look 5mm, checked with wheel's on

Transmission fault warning light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,910 miles

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2009 66,758 miles

Coolant leak thermastat area.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak from rear a.c.e ram.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,758 miles

Coolant leak thermastat area.

Oil leak from rear a.c.e ram.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,557 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,646 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,402 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 18,846 miles

front diff is leaking oil

nail in n/s/r tyre

tyre side wall is damaged on o/s/r tyre

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 YKP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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