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AJ02 PFA

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

192,112 mi
Last recorded192,112 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 PFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 192,112 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 192,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake drum insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 189,070 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front wipers smear slightly

rear wiper worn

Pass 9 Jan 2021 186,065 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 183,134 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil leak from power steering pipe.; (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 176,274 miles

Front Slight oil leak from underside of the vehicle.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 176,274 miles

Front Slight oil leak from underside of the vehicle.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 170,123 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 170,121 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 159,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear seat belts untestable

both sidesteps corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 159,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear seat belts untestable

both sidesteps corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 149,090 miles

bar under radiator corroded

both side steps corroded

o/s suspension sitting low

Fail 21 Jul 2015 149,055 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking major pas leak steering box area (2.3.3b)

bar under radiator corroded

both steeps very corroded

o/s suspension sitting low

Pass 22 Jul 2014 140,464 miles

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

both side step support bars badly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 140,464 miles

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

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

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

both side step support bars badly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 131,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 119,870 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 119,869 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 108,008 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 108,007 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 97,389 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 85,120 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 85,120 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 77,675 miles

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 25 May 2007 69,688 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 62,747 miles

1 bolt missing from gearbox cross bar

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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AJ02 PFA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AJ02 PFA, 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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AJ02 PFA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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