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AP02 CUW

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,915 mi
Last recorded172,915 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 CUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 172,915 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 172,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 165,154 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rails both sides (6.6.6)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 165,154 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking engine fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rearmost ()

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rails both sides (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 153,240 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play all 4 front joints (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis, both sides (6.6.6)

both headlamps hazed up

brake pedal rubber warn

high level brake light not working

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 7 Jan 2016 153,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play all 4 front joints (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis, both sides (6.6.6)

both headlamps hazed up

brake pedal rubber warn

high level brake light not working

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 8 Jan 2015 142,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/ reversing light lens broken

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 142,283 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/ reversing light lens broken

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 128,226 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

handbrake grabs when applied

Pass 29 May 2012 117,183 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2012 117,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 104,269 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 104,183 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2010 90,650 miles

o/s/r tyre cutting off on inside

power steering fluid leak

Fail 10 May 2010 90,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre cutting off on inside

power steering fluid leak

Pass 1 May 2009 71,182 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 55,247 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 55,247 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 31,509 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 CUW is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CUW, 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 CUW is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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