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AP02 CUC

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,402 mi
Last recorded111,402 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 CUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,402 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

side faceing rear seats belts not tested (seats folded away)

Fail 12 Jun 2019 111,402 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r brake disc corroded

side faceing rear seats belts not tested (seats folded away)

Pass 22 Jun 2018 110,600 miles

3rd row of seats not presented for test.

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

Nearside horn button missing

Rear brake discs corroded and not operating fully on all of surface area

Service brake grabbing slightly slight pull to nearside (1.2.1 (c))

Steel frames corroded on both side steps fitted to vehicle

Vehicle dash insecure

rear nearside and rear offside flexible brake pipes signs of corrosion on ferules.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 110,599 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

3rd row of seats not presented for test.

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

Nearside horn button missing

Rear brake discs corroded and not operating fully on all of surface area

Service brake grabbing slightly slight pull to nearside (1.2.1 (c))

Steel frames corroded on both side steps fitted to vehicle

Vehicle dash insecure

rear nearside and rear offside flexible brake pipes signs of corrosion on ferules.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 109,749 miles

coolant level low

front reg plate damaged

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

n/s horn button cover missing

p/steering fluid level low

rear brake discs corroded

rear side facing seats folded away (seat belts not tested)

speedo surround insecure

steel frames corroded away on both side steps

Pass 8 Jun 2016 108,665 miles

Rear side facing seatbelts not tested due to seats folded away

corrosion behind both side steps

Fail 7 Jun 2016 108,653 miles

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

Front + rear brake pads worn thin

Rear side facing seatbelts not tested due to seats folded away

corrosion behind both side steps

Pass 3 Jun 2015 107,413 miles

excess corrosion behind both side steps.

front + rear brake pads worn thin.

rear side faceing seatbelts not tested seats folded away.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 105,786 miles

mirror hanger + object on dash more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed).

rear brake pads wearing thin.

rear seat belts in boot not tested due to objects in boot.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 103,810 miles

could not check rear seat belts due to items in boot + seats folded away (visual check only).

Fail 11 Jun 2013 103,810 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

could not check rear seat belts due to items in boot + seats folded away (visual check only).

o/s wiper torn.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 102,085 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 102,085 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 99,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion but not all are visible[located on top of chassis].

Fail 25 May 2011 99,451 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2010 90,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion;not all can be seen.

Pass 24 May 2010 90,258 miles

Rear steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion;not all can be seen.

Pass 30 May 2009 80,899 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 66,846 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,630 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 46,273 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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AP02 CUC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP02 CUC, 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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AP02 CUC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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