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BT02 WDF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,444 mi
Last recorded132,444 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 WDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 132,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 132,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 129,094 miles

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

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

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

Steps corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2024 129,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

Vehicle excessively corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 122,729 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 122,465 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear suspension collapsed (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension system inoperative on both sides (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all of chassis corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 116,007 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded not an item of failure

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 107,302 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot stand (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot stand (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle covered with underseal floor & chassis

Fail 1 May 2021 107,209 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side foot stand corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front both side suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side front inner wheel arch corroded

both side rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 99,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

advise heavy corrosion around n/s/r chassis

advise heavy corrosion around o/s/r chassis

Fail 8 Jul 2019 99,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

advise heavy corrosion around n/s/r chassis

advise heavy corrosion around o/s/r chassis

Pass 2 Jul 2018 94,718 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 94,712 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 94,712 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,414 miles

front lower damper bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2016 83,414 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front lower damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2014 76,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,335 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 59,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre inner wall has slight splitting

temporary repair to o/s rear suspension levelling valve linkage

Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,243 miles

o/s front tyre inner wall has slight splitting

temporary repair to o/s rear suspension levelling valve linkage

Fail 20 Jun 2011 56,444 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,444 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 53,914 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,624 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,873 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 44,168 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 34,595 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 WDF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 BT02 WDF, 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 WDF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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