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AE02 NVA

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,425 mi
Last recorded87,425 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 87,425 miles

Central Screen in swept area with an obstruction; mount not for road use permanently attached to screen. No equipment fitted at time of test.

Emissions close to OEM value of 2.0m-1

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Further investigation required, would seem to be rear and NSF (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 87,425 miles

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

Central Screen in swept area with an obstruction; mount not for road use permanently attached to screen. No equipment fitted at time of test.

Emissions close to OEM value of 2.0m-1

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Further investigation required, would seem to be rear and NSF (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 May 2023 87,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 81,351 miles

n/s/r tyre perished outer sidewall and worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre perished outer sidewall and worn to 2mm

Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,864 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,348 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 67,125 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,769 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,653 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,488 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,838 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,576 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 40,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,425 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,089 miles

Centre rear seat belt not tested due to spiecal equipment fitted to seat.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,977 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,645 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 22,638 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,520 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,488 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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AE02 NVA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NVA, 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 AE02 NVA registered?

AE02 NVA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AE02 NVA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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