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AP02 FPL

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

190,915 mi
Last recorded190,915 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 190,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing/arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded near Watts linkage mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded near body mount - overall security not adversely affected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing/arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded near Watts linkage mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Support tube behind front bumper corroded badly

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis is corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 189,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front inner bar on front bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly perished and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis corroded near suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in rear Watts linkage pins and bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 189,363 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system NS front to rear pipe corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front inner bar on front bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly perished and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis corroded near suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in rear Watts linkage pins and bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 186,710 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner wings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 186,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At gearbox crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At shock absorber mount and spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 184,679 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front inner bumper support corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner arches corroded but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded behind air suspension air bag. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded near to front radius arm mount but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Mud flap bracket corroded but unlikely to become detached

Rear Both rear brake mud shields are corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 180,817 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 176,922 miles

Rear rear chassis slightly corroded

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 167,754 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 20 Jul 2015 167,754 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Jul 2014 159,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 152,504 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake Discs in Poor Condition

o/s/f brake hose insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2013 152,504 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake Discs in Poor Condition

Traction Control and Hill Descent Lights On

o/s/f brake hose insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2012 143,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 135,252 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 127,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 118,994 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 118,939 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 110,443 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 110,443 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 101,380 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 84,638 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 84,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 FPL is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP02 FPL, 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 FPL is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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