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AD51 ZGA

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

160,415 mi
Last recorded160,415 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 ZGA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 160,415 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 160,409 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 153,444 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 153,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 149,400 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 149,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 147,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 142,688 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 142,495 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 137,292 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 137,232 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 128,121 miles

front cross member(bumper mount) heavily corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 128,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket detacted

front cross member(bumper mount) heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 123,617 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 123,616 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,556 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 116,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 111,079 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 105,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 99,610 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 91,997 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 91,996 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,190 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,446 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 64,785 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,806 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 49,986 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,373 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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AD51 ZGA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AD51 ZGA, 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 AD51 ZGA registered?

AD51 ZGA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is AD51 ZGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 ZGA shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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