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AR51 FZS

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,125 mi
Last recorded146,125 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 146,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 141,093 miles

E.M.L. light on

NOTE! fuel gas tanks & pipework poorly fitted!

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brakes pull slightly to left during decelerometer test

offside front trailing arm,rear bush deteriorated

offside rear trailing arm ,front bush debonding with some movement

slight lift/play front lower balljoints

slight play nearside rear rollbar link joint

Pass 30 Aug 2012 141,093 miles

E.M.L. light on

NOTE! fuel gas tanks & pipework poorly fitted!

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

brakes pull slightly to left during decelerometer test

offside front trailing arm,rear bush deteriorated

offside rear trailing arm ,front bush debonding with some movement

slight lift/play front lower balljoints

slight play nearside rear rollbar link joint

Pass 4 Aug 2011 133,332 miles

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)

Fail 13 May 2011 133,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 126,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 125,795 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 116,226 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRER CUT ON SIDEWALL

Fail 24 Feb 2009 116,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRER CUT ON SIDEWALL

Pass 22 May 2006 71,185 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 64,355 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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AR51 FZS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FZS, 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 AR51 FZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for AR51 FZS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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