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AF02 FWM

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,229 mi
Last recorded111,229 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 111,196 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting at the back of the wheel arch ((marked in chalk)) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch ((top side)) ((marked in chalk)) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion under abs pump ((marked in chalk)) (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 109,040 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 101,727 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,589 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 150,740 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres age cracking.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 150,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres age cracking.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 141,602 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 132,465 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 132,465 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 122,398 miles

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

back seat belts not checked seats not fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 114,669 miles

both rear axle trailing arm bushes starting to split

fuel and suspension pipes coroded

n/s/front tyre 2mm on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 11 Mar 2010 114,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear axle trailing arm bushes starting to split

fuel and suspension pipes coroded

n/s/front tyre 2mm on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Mar 2009 105,109 miles

n/s/rear brake slightly binding

rear pads worn about 75%

Fail 12 Mar 2009 105,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/rear brake slightly binding

rear pads worn about 75%

Pass 13 Mar 2008 94,902 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 94,902 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 84,118 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 84,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s head lamp len cracked

read brake discs pitted replace when pads wear out

Pass 17 Mar 2006 75,051 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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AF02 FWM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FWM, 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 FWM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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