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BT02 WDD

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,748 mi
Last recorded142,748 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 WDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 142,748 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 142,720 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 136,628 miles

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

underside corroded (rear)

Pass 28 Feb 2019 130,700 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 130,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing abs pump mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

nearside number plate lamp not working

offside rear brake disc scored

slight play in offside and nearside track rod ends

Pass 19 Feb 2018 126,267 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 126,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 121,045 miles

N/s sidestep is bent

Fail 3 Feb 2017 120,990 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Rear steering rod (2.2.B.1f)

N/s sidestep is bent

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody chassis and components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,002 miles

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 112,971 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 112,971 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 107,883 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 107,883 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 102,320 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

fuel filter corroded

minor oil leak on engine and gearbox

Fail 11 Jul 2012 102,284 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front headlight top securing bolt snapped but headlamp still secure

underside of vehicle & components showing light corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,358 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,676 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 77,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 76,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2009 76,743 miles

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,725 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 56,145 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 47,760 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,760 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 36,716 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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BT02 WDD is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT02 WDD, 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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BT02 WDD is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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