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AIG 6709

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Gas bi-fuel 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,025 mi
Last recorded145,025 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 6709
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 145,025 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 145,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 144,680 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 144,769 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 144,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 143,853 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 142,765 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 141,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 134,477 miles

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

front brake disc worn

under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2017 214,707 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 127,289 miles

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

engine check light on

rear brake discs slight corrosion

slight oil leak steering box

Fail 8 Jan 2015 122,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 122,688 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 116,272 miles

drivers door mirror.........

offside rear tyre............

rear disc pads........

Pass 7 Jan 2013 109,575 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

coolant low

Fail 7 Jan 2013 109,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

coolant low

Pass 4 Jan 2012 104,935 miles

Oil leak

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

far rear seats folded at time of test

slight moisture from offside rear hub

Fail 3 Jan 2012 104,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

far rear seats folded at time of test

slight moisture from offside rear hub

Pass 6 Jan 2011 98,196 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 91,258 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 91,258 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 75,041 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,983 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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AIG 6709 is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AIG 6709, 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 AIG 6709 registered?

AIG 6709 is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is AIG 6709 safe to buy?

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