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AJ02 PGY

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

192,158 mi
Last recorded192,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 192,158 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 176,390 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 169,589 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn whats leakage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 160,520 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 154,647 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 151,710 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

drivers seat runners worn

Pass 27 Nov 2017 149,695 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play upper & lower (2.1.5)

drivers seat runners worn

Fail 17 Nov 2017 149,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column universal joint has slight play upper & lower (2.1.5)

drivers seat runners worn

Pass 22 Aug 2016 147,747 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.2.6)

Steering column universal joint has slight play x 2 (2.1.5)

drivers seat deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2015 140,814 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear row seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2015 140,540 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear row seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2014 130,178 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 122,583 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 116,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 116,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 109,349 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power Steering Pipes Rusty on Right Chassis Leg

Rear Brake Discs Rusty

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Very Bad Oil Leak From transmission Area

Fail 15 Aug 2011 109,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power Steering Pipes Rusty on Right Chassis Leg

Rear Brake Discs Rusty

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Very Bad Oil Leak From transmission Area

Pass 12 Aug 2010 106,739 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 106,736 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 101,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 94,514 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 93,569 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaks from gearbox/transfer box areas and rear diff

Pass 3 Jul 2007 84,186 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 70,620 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 70,619 miles

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

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 PGY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PGY, 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 PGY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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