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2142 F

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,509 mi
Last recorded139,509 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2142 F
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 139,509 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 134,954 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 131,657 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 130,150 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 130,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 128,782 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 128,782 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 126,871 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 126,871 miles

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 11 Jul 2019 124,094 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 121,013 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 121,013 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 116,710 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 116,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,877 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 113,567 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 113,567 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 110,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 106,324 miles

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 9 May 2012 101,190 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 95,804 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 89,685 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 80,470 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 68,800 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 62,085 miles

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

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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2142 F is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 2142 F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2142 F registered?

2142 F is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is 2142 F safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2142 F shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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