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AR51 DYH

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,448 mi
Last recorded169,448 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 169,448 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 168,419 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all suspension parts and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 168,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all suspension parts and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 168,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside dry/rusty

Pass 2 May 2019 168,031 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 168,031 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 167,431 miles

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 167,431 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 166,716 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 164,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 162,610 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f headlamp cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2014 160,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 156,508 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 156,508 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 144,208 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 144,208 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 126,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 107,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 91,353 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 75,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 75,834 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 60,258 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 60,256 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AR51 DYH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AR51 DYH, 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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AR51 DYH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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