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AF02 FVH

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,592 mi
Last recorded126,592 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 126,592 miles

Corrosion starting to appear underneath

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 126,590 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Axle hub seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion starting to appear underneath

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 121,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal weaping, contaminating brake disc shield attention/repair advised

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

corrosion to inner wings but not excessive

Fail 28 Jun 2018 121,312 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hub seal weaping, contaminating brake disc shield attention/repair advised

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

corrosion to inner wings but not excessive

Pass 30 Jun 2017 115,913 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 115,911 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 108,015 miles

Front bumper damaged but still secure

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

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight misting of oil on N/S/R disc back plate

windscreen damaged but not in swept area

Fail 4 Jul 2016 107,980 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front bumper damaged but still secure

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

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight misting of oil on N/S/R disc back plate

Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side front side marker lamp not working

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

Slight leak of grease from off side front outer cv boot

Unable to confirm front and rear inner brake pads

Fail 1 Jul 2015 98,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Due to worn near side front track rod end there may be play in off side front rear track rod end

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side front side marker lamp not working

Slight leak of grease from off side front outer cv boot

Unable to confirm front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 88,933 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,518 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,887 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 66,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,121 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 61,121 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,715 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

breather pipe from fuel filler neck to tank cracked by hose clip and damp with fuel.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,079 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 50,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,779 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2007 42,260 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FVH 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 60.9%.

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 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 AF02 FVH, 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 FVH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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