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AP51 VRZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

230,758 mi
Last recorded230,758 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 230,758 miles

Various slight oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2016 215,729 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 194,759 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 176,321 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 150,872 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 150,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 128,040 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 128,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 122,655 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 116,336 miles

seat belts cannot be checked properly as child seats fitted to n/s front and both outer rear seats

n/s front tyre 3.4 mm inner edge 5.3 mm outer edge and has cracking to outer side wall structure off tyre not showing

o/s front tyre 3.2 mm inner edge 5.4 mm outer edge cracking to outer side wall and where tread area meets side wall structure off tyre not showing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 109,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 105,266 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 97,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 90,419 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 90,419 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 89,610 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 89,610 miles

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 80,407 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 VRZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

AP51 VRZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is AP51 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 VRZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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