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AK02 YKF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,518 mi
Last recorded179,518 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 YKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 179,518 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 11 May 2018 168,264 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 168,260 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch area /above cassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch area /above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lamp very dim (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 159,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f axle seal leaking

patches of corrosion

rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 May 2016 149,868 miles

Temporary repair to o/s/r light

general corrosion to chassis

n/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2016 149,868 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

general surface corrosion to chassis

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 135,845 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 119,973 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 119,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 110,833 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 93,723 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 93,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,061 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 86,016 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,837 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 80,826 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 72,145 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 72,145 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 59,777 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 48,152 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 48,152 miles

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

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 YKF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YKF, 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 YKF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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