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160 LNX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,663 mi
Last recorded197,663 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration160 LNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 197,663 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 194,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 190,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front body mount corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 145,088 miles

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

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

Towbar attachment insecure bolts loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front body mount corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 144,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 128,892 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 128,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 128,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wiper linkage worn.

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 126,265 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 123,031 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 193,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 196,935 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,606 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 109,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,416 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 100,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 100,032 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 92,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,506 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,339 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,530 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 49,707 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 34,636 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 34,635 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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160 LNX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 160 LNX, 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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What year was 160 LNX registered?

160 LNX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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