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A12 OTT

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,381 mi
Last recorded82,381 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 OTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 82,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion on shock absorber upper mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both chassis rails at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy corrosion on rear joint to rear silencer

Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,641 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting point to shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on rear cross member back of diff and small hole in right hand side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on rear cross member front of diff (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on side both rear sections chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy corrosion on rear joint from centre silencer

Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,248 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on both side rear chassis rails and cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy corrosion on rear sections on exhaust system

Fail 12 Sep 2023 78,237 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on both side rear chassis rails and cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy corrosion on rear sections on exhaust system

Pass 26 Sep 2022 76,745 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corroded on rear both side chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corroded on rear crossmember at front of tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corroded rear cross member front of diff (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy corrosion on back of centre silencer at joint

Fail 13 Sep 2022 76,693 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting to shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Valve stem seriously damaged all valves split badly (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corroded on rear both side chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corroded on rear crossmember at front of tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corroded rear cross member front of diff (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy corrosion on back of centre silencer at joint

water in right hand handlamp

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,734 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side front tyre sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,804 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2020 74,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,205 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 73,205 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,800 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 70,800 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,444 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,486 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,498 miles

Both rear tyres perished and treads lumpy

Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,092 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 62,092 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,871 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Sep 2012 53,942 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,461 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 46,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leaks from engine rear main oil seal and near radiator

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,143 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,073 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,620 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,235 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,959 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 18,062 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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A12 OTT is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A12 OTT, 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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A12 OTT is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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