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2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

203,052 mi
Last recorded203,052 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 203,052 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and outer sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 203,052 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and outer sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 197,819 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis showing signs of corrosion and underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 192,152 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 185,788 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis showing signs of corrosion and repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 185,788 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis showing signs of corrosion and repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 180,226 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 176,393 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust hanger corroded

fluid leaking from under vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2016 172,795 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 166,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 166,967 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 159,844 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 159,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 149,843 miles

nearside rear tyre cut but not showing cords

Fail 20 Aug 2013 149,843 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 10 May 2012 138,351 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 131,522 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 May 2010 120,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 May 2010 120,398 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2009 102,496 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Mar 2008 90,578 miles

fuel filter damp

offside rear tyre 3mm nearside front 1.6mm center offside front 2mm center

two attempts to lower emissions

Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,889 miles

suspect fuel leak from fuel pipe or filter

Pass 28 Feb 2006 63,621 miles

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

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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AE02 NUM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AE02 NUM, 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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AE02 NUM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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