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A9 TWB

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

223,122 mi
Last recorded223,122 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 223,122 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 223,100 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 220,057 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 208,037 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top and bottom joints (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top and bottom joints (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 23 Dec 2021 208,037 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top and bottom joints (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top and bottom joints (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Jan 2021 187,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 187,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 180,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

minor oil leak from rear diff

Pass 12 Jan 2019 179,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 174,874 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 18 Dec 2017 174,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 15 Dec 2016 164,780 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 164,763 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 155,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion All Over (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 155,419 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Watt Linkage (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 143,371 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 142,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 129,448 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 115,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,315 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak from steering box area.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,468 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 83,440 miles

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

offside rear bump stop rubber missing.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,701 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,999 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 60,239 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,606 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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A9 TWB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A9 TWB, 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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A9 TWB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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