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AJ02 PFU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

484,216 mi
Last recorded484,216 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 PFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 484,216 miles

corrosion on near side front inner wing

Pass 17 May 2023 141,623 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 141,322 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 141,322 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 138,788 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 124,601 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 124,601 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 120,863 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 133,669 miles

Oil leak lower engine & much of front suspension including bushes are covered in oil. ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats missing at time of test. ()

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

Pass 12 May 2016 103,947 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 94,782 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 87,695 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 81,401 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 74,367 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 67,997 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,460 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,028 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,582 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,903 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,595 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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AJ02 PFU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ02 PFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ02 PFU registered?

AJ02 PFU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is AJ02 PFU safe to buy?

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