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AJ02 PFZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,659 mi
Last recorded181,659 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 PFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 181,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 May 2023 181,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2019 181,310 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding on

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

chassis corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 286,558 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 286,558 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 165,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged (cut)

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

Oil leak ()

high level brake light not working

steering box drop arm has slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2016 152,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 152,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 139,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 139,886 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 135,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 134,223 miles

Rear diff leaking oil.

Transmission oil leaking over the n/s/f suspension

Fail 13 Aug 2012 134,223 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff leaking oil.

Transfer box leaking oil

Transmission oil leaking over the n/s/f suspension

Pass 11 Jul 2011 128,692 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 121,009 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 113,656 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 113,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 105,568 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 96,206 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 84,887 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 PFZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PFZ, 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 PFZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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