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AK02 YJM

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,906 mi
Last recorded188,906 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 188,906 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 176,590 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 176,589 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 167,414 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 167,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel wheel arch (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal power steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 158,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 158,431 miles

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

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 151,663 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 142,687 miles

Nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bushes in poor condition

Offside headlight glass is cracked

Offside rear metal brake pipe (above chassis) corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 142,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bushes in poor condition

Offside headlight glass is cracked

Offside rear metal brake pipe (above chassis) corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 133,133 miles

Both front shock absorber lower bushes are in poor condition

Front and rear brake pads are worn thin

Ofside rear tyre is low on tread on the inner edge and also has a screw in tread

SRS light on this will soon be an RFR

Slight play in both nearside and offside outer track rod ends

Pass 11 May 2011 121,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly worn

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

Fail 6 May 2011 121,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 19 May 2010 105,300 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 92,561 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 78,883 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 78,883 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 67,986 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,093 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 YJM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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