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AP02 FPD

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,321 mi
Last recorded178,321 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 FPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 178,321 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 171,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 165,400 miles

nearside indicator lens damaged

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2017 165,399 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside indicator lens damaged

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 159,605 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 153,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 142,183 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 133,160 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 133,160 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 124,609 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 124,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 117,406 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 111,088 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 105,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 98,538 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 91,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 84,741 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 66,136 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 66,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 FPD is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP02 FPD, 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 FPD is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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