MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chassis corroded
under side corroded
General corrosion around the body
Heavy amount of waxoyl on underside
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play watts link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CRUSTY ALL OVER. JUST SURFACE RUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear chassis corroded
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine leaking oil
offside front indicator holding water
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AP51 VSA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 VSA, 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 VSA registered?
AP51 VSA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2002.
Is AP51 VSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for AP51 VSA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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