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AK02 YJV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,858 mi
Last recorded86,858 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 YJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 86,858 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 81,982 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 76,761 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 72,710 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,363 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 66,531 miles

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

some corrosion to under side body and chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,224 miles

Chassis corroded in several places

Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,933 miles

Chassis corroded several places

Fail 11 Dec 2018 62,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Chassis corroded several places

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,169 miles

Corrosion several places underside

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,528 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,227 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,710 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 51,696 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 49,706 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 46,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,559 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 39,112 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,627 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 34,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,449 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,814 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,355 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 YJV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AK02 YJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK02 YJV registered?

AK02 YJV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is AK02 YJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 YJV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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