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AJ51 CUZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

208,549 mi
Last recorded208,549 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CUZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 208,549 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 202,985 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 199,648 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 198,068 miles

Lower the underneath of vehicle has some surface rust in places advise to wax oil

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has surface rust advise to wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has surface rust advise to wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 192,398 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 192,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 186,235 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 177,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 170,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 163,752 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 163,606 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 160,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 155,909 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 146,653 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 137,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 131,201 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 124,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 114,724 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 108,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,094 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 96,227 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 84,750 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 84,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 76,484 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 65,924 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 60,017 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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AJ51 CUZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ51 CUZ, 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 AJ51 CUZ registered?

AJ51 CUZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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