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AJ02 ZXB

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

170,943 mi
Last recorded170,943 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 170,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 168,165 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 164,568 miles

CATS system leaking

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 162,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 159,035 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 159,035 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 155,438 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bar pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 28 Apr 2020 151,932 miles

rear cross member/chassis slight deterioration

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2019 145,004 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 145,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 136,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both links (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both links (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 126,062 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 115,450 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 115,450 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 105,243 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,520 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 1 Mar 2012 83,520 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,786 miles

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 60,944 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 53,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 42,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,681 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 ZXB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ZXB, 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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What year was AJ02 ZXB registered?

AJ02 ZXB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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