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87 HFJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

150,139 mi
Last recorded150,139 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 HFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 150,139 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 150,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 147,500 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 147,401 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 133,408 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play off drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,993 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 114,234 miles

Offside Rear axle seal weeping

Rear chassis corroded

exhaust fouling rear chassis

Fail 26 May 2021 114,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pump noisy

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear axle seal weeping

Rear chassis corroded

exhaust fouling rear chassis

Pass 15 May 2020 112,893 miles

Offside Front brake flexi hose clip missing (replaced during test)

Offside Rear Lower chassis corroded near the fuel tank and tow bar

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 112,893 miles

Offside Front brake flexi hose clip missing (replaced during test)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower chassis corroded near the fuel tank and tow bar

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 109,344 miles

Front diff pinion seal leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front headlamp washer jet missing

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

Offside Rear axle seal damp

Rear anti-roll dampener pipes corroded

plastic covers fitted

rear chassis corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 May 2018 104,638 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel from rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 98,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside higher (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil leaking

Offside Rear axle seal weaping

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2017 98,635 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside higher (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil leaking

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Offside Rear axle seal weaping

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,019 miles

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 87,153 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 83,351 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2013 80,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 25 May 2012 74,826 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2011 68,203 miles

Front and rear brake pads slightly worn

Rear diff pinion seal leaking slightly

Pass 24 May 2010 62,618 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing in the center

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Wipers and washers poor

Pass 26 May 2009 57,713 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 49,745 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,182 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 32,308 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 30,270 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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87 HFJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 87 HFJ, 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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87 HFJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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