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AK02 UFH

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

202,376 mi
Last recorded202,376 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 202,376 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 200,745 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 200,721 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 198,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2023 192,768 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 192,768 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 189,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 189,477 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 184,604 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S and O/S perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear n/s and o/s bump stops missing

Underside rear component surface corrosion covered in underseal

Fail 1 Feb 2022 184,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above chassis to Flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear n/s and o/a bump stops missing

Underside rear component surface corrosion covered in underseal

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s and o/s perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 178,612 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 169,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 152,479 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 152,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 136,001 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 136,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 122,328 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,716 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 109,713 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 96,296 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 84,433 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 84,421 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,820 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,476 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 59,193 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 59,193 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre is perished

rear brake discs are rusting

Pass 1 May 2010 58,757 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 56,456 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 53,198 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 45,230 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,661 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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AK02 UFH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 AK02 UFH, 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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AK02 UFH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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