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426 HPD

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,919 mi
Last recorded126,919 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration426 HPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 126,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both sills corroded side of body mounts

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 117,197 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion but not within prescribed area

Rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 114,962 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 114,959 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,656 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 112,771 miles

Both inner side steps are corroded.

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

Parking brake just met minimum requirements.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 108,851 miles

Both inner side steps are corroded.

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 108,830 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner side steps are corroded.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level stop light not working.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight corrosion to offside rear chassis leg.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 103,944 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level stop light not working.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake just met minimum requirements

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion to offside rear chassis leg.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level brake light not working.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion to offside rear chassis.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 100,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level brake light not working.

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion to offside rear chassis.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,614 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,818 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 83,738 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,636 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 69,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 62,413 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 62,413 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,423 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 55,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,752 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,924 miles

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

Offside 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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426 HPD is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 426 HPD, 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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426 HPD is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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