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AP51 VRU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,921 mi
Last recorded109,921 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 109,921 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 109,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern at all (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 108,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases arround manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner wing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 108,277 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases arround manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner wing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 105,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underneath surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2023 105,517 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underneath surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2022 104,571 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

surface corrosion all over suspension components and chassis

unable to check rear seat belts because rear of vehicle fully loaded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,171 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 97,973 miles

both rear bump stops missing

rear diff pinion oil seal starting to leak

surface corrosion all over rear of chassis

unable to check rear seats or seat belts as rear loaded up

Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,050 miles

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,176 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,719 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,206 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,132 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 80,132 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,629 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 75,860 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 75,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 71,775 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,591 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,287 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 58,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,091 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,592 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,252 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 30,358 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 29,697 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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AP51 VRU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AP51 VRU, 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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What year was AP51 VRU registered?

AP51 VRU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is AP51 VRU safe to buy?

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