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AP51 VSA

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

238,814 mi
Last recorded238,814 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 238,814 miles

chassis corroded

under side corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2022 228,657 miles

General corrosion around the body

Heavy amount of waxoyl on underside

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 216,831 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 204,598 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 195,106 miles

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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2018 181,338 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CRUSTY ALL OVER. JUST SURFACE RUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 178,035 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 174,457 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 168,841 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 168,805 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 159,972 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 145,511 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 145,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 130,452 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 120,119 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 109,298 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 109,298 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 106,714 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 171,529 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 100,430 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 88,101 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 70,125 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 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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AP51 VSA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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