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A8 WKE

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,838 mi
Last recorded37,838 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 37,838 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 36,619 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 33,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 33,775 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 28,645 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 28,645 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,641 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 28,641 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (and leaking) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2015 28,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,629 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,432 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 27,432 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,288 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,460 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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A8 WKE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A8 WKE, 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 A8 WKE registered?

A8 WKE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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