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BV02 TVW

2002 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,721 mi
Last recorded60,721 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Daimler V854,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 TVW
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 60,721 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 60,415 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,000 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 59,243 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter perished

Play in both rear driveshaft universal joints

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2022 59,122 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,612 miles

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

Play in both rear wheels from driveshafts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2021 58,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Play in both rear wheels from driveshafts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,978 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis has slight corrosion jacking point.

Nearside Rear Lower floor has slight corrosion.

Nearside Rear wheel has upper free play.

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

Offside Rear Lower floor has slight corrosion.

Offside Rear wheel has upper free play.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 53,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,155 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 50,050 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,657 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,472 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,630 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,891 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 32,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,513 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 30,509 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,269 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 25,001 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 20,895 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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BV02 TVW is a 2002 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 54,112 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 Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV02 TVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 24 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BV02 TVW is a 2002 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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