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AF02 FVJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

207,185 mi
Last recorded207,185 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 207,185 miles

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

advance corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2022 200,380 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 193,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 185,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 177,024 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 172,609 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 172,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 170,091 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.A.1)

rear seats not in place

Fail 4 Sep 2017 170,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and to front and across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.A.1)

rear seats not in place

Pass 21 Jul 2015 169,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 157,533 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 Apr 2013 152,519 miles

advise front brake discs show signs of wear

advise front tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2011 127,879 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 109,732 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 103,790 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 103,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 94,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 76,730 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 76,721 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 68,444 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 68,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FVJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FVJ, 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 AF02 FVJ registered?

AF02 FVJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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