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AP02 FPZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,000 mi
Last recorded99,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2023 99,000 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Above axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/under bonnet ABS pump mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill repaired with fibreglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear inner sills and inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear seatbelt area, below boot floor both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,878 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 92,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 87,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bulb up side down (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 87,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting areas are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system/flanges are heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 81,233 miles

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 81,233 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,009 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 78,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out edge void of tread 225/55/18/109V (5.2.3 (e))

Traction control warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,122 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear axle area getting rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,117 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear axle area getting rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,065 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 64,046 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,058 miles

engine cover fitted

rear brake pads worn

Fail 2 Nov 2015 62,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

engine cover fitted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,945 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,706 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,819 miles

across the body rear brake pipe needs further securing

damage to offside front chassis and suspension mounting

hydraulic pipes to self leveling unit badly corroded

nearside front drive shaft oil seal leaking

offside windscreen washer requires attention

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to chassis,suspension and body mountings

vehicle has a seriously damaged marker at DVLA

Fail 30 Aug 2012 52,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded,strongly advise replacement

hydraulic pipes to rear suspension heavily corroded and leaking

nearside front and offside rear tyres had to be inflated before Mot test could be carried out

nearside front drive shaft oil seal leaking

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to chassis,suspension and body mountings

vehicle has a seriously damaged marker at DVLA

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,012 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 43,003 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,751 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,132 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,680 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,307 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 FPZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FPZ, 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 FPZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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