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AP52 WTZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,282 mi
Last recorded153,282 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WTZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 153,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant level below minimum

hill descent warning lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Jun 2017 142,458 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 May 2017 142,454 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking around fuel tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Apr 2016 124,543 miles

front cross member excessively corroded and weak

fuel pipes corroded

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2016 124,535 miles

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

front cross member excessively corroded and weak

fuel pipes corroded

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 124,244 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 109,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

radiator support bar corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,405 miles

Nail in rear tyre

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r second row seats

Fail 2 Nov 2012 86,405 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r second row seats

Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,220 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,628 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,347 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 51,677 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 51,677 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,663 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 34,123 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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AP52 WTZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP52 WTZ, 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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AP52 WTZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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