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AJ02 WUH

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,983 mi
Last recorded131,983 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 WUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 131,983 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 130,296 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust connecting flange slightly deteriorated/corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 130,296 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust connecting flange slightly deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 126,698 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust connecting flange corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 126,697 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Excessively corroded (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust connecting flange corroded

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 123,033 miles

All lower brake pipes covered in grease or other material.

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 123,033 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All lower brake pipes covered in grease or other material.

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 117,903 miles

All tires perished/cracked

Offside Front slight play in steering

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

surface corrosion to both chassis rails

Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,980 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside Front slight play in steering

Offside Front tyre perishing on sidewall

oil leak from engine and gearbox

surface corrosion to both chassis rails

Fail 20 Sep 2017 111,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside Front slight play in steering

Offside Front tyre perishing on sidewall

oil leak from engine and gearbox

surface corrosion to both chassis rails

Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,632 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner wall (multiple places)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking inner wall (multiple places)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake discs all round slightly worn

front differential has slight leak of oil

front tyres perishing/ wearing on edges

offside front coil spring corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 101,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs all round slightly worn

front differential has slight leak of oil

front tyres perishing/ wearing on edges

offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 93,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,503 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 87,503 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 81,004 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,004 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,213 miles

Rear of chassis showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 76,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear of chassis showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 24 May 2010 65,304 miles

Advisory items same as in last report on test No. 231744740479 24th May 2010 SF

Fail 24 May 2010 65,296 miles

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

off side and near side rear suspension micro switch lower ball joints held in with cable ties.(secure and working at time of test.)

off side front shock looks stained.

Pass 20 May 2009 56,000 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 48,734 miles

front brake pads low /os very low.

Pass 25 May 2007 39,271 miles

Unable to fully test rear seat belts on Row 2 as the seats have been removed.

Pass 22 May 2006 28,631 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 20,878 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 20,758 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 WUH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WUH, 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 WUH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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