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AF02 FVE

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,982 mi
Last recorded179,982 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 179,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 174,432 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 174,432 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 163,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

power steering noisy

Fail 19 Oct 2015 163,598 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

power steering noisy

Pass 9 Oct 2014 153,738 miles

Oil leak

p/s rough when rotated

Fail 1 Oct 2014 153,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

p/s rough when rotated

Pass 17 Sep 2013 142,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 131,121 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 122,779 miles

front brake pads required 3000 miles more approx

Pass 13 Sep 2010 115,223 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 105,350 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 101,183 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 91,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 91,445 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,411 miles

1) tyres 255 65 16 2) o/s front brake dragging 3) oil leaks

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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AF02 FVE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF02 FVE, 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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AF02 FVE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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