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AP02 FRZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

124,435 mi
Last recorded124,435 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 124,435 miles

rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 124,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 119,938 miles

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

Suspension component 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))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 119,938 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Left and right (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component 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))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 115,095 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 115,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 111,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,755 miles

Front x2 stone chip in window screen

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis been wax oiled

Pass 30 May 2018 105,521 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 105,432 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 103,987 miles

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

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 17 May 2016 100,246 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 100,239 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,893 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 95,893 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 89,695 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,695 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,402 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 81,181 miles

n/s/f tyre close to tread depth limit

Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,962 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 75,931 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 68,107 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 68,107 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 56,763 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,561 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 47,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

handbrake needs adjusting

rear tyres slightly stepped

Fail 25 May 2007 47,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,884 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 FRZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FRZ, 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 FRZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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