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AE02 NVK

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

228,200 mi
Last recorded228,200 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 228,200 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 202,725 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 223,370 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 219,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 217,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Top and low rocker covers leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 217,626 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 211,758 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 209,406 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 206,919 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 204,367 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 201,016 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 196,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 193,637 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 190,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 187,447 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 183,949 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 180,593 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 180,584 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 177,951 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 176,217 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 176,217 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 155,128 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 NVK is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 NVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE02 NVK registered?

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

Is AE02 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 NVK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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