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A17 OAY

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

284,237 mi
Last recorded284,237 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 284,237 miles

Nearside Front flexi hoses insecure

Offside Front flexi brake hose insecure

Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

near side inner sill slight corroded

Pass 1 May 2025 278,182 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 May 2025 278,182 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 265,983 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 251,447 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 246,523 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 246,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 246,612 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper fully duck taped

Rear bumper fully duck taped

car full of mud underneath

Pass 13 Apr 2021 235,871 miles

front bumper taped up

Fail 5 Apr 2021 235,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper taped up

Pass 2 Mar 2020 223,081 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 223,081 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 222,722 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door will not open from outside unless opened from inside first. (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel leak from rear of engine. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 213,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis starting too swell between layers (6.1.B.2)

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2018 213,365 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear drag link marked with yellow chalk (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis start too swell between layers (6.1.A.1)

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 209,514 miles

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

gear box leak

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2017 209,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

gear box leak

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016 198,109 miles

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

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

tailgate step corroded and holed

Fail 5 Apr 2016 198,106 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded barely visable (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

tailgate step corroded and holed

Pass 10 Apr 2015 186,983 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 186,983 miles

Nearside Inner Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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 28 Mar 2014 168,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 168,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 151,777 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 151,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 136,142 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 135,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 115,664 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 118,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 101,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 85,397 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 85,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 68,330 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,431 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,767 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,158 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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A17 OAY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 OAY, 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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A17 OAY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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