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AS02 LJS

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,357 mi
Last recorded138,357 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS02 LJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 138,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 138,175 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 138,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2017 135,691 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 132,075 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 132,075 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 126,711 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 126,711 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 119,394 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 107,156 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 107,156 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 93,833 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 93,804 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,732 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 89,732 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak

slight play in both front anti rollbar bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2008 75,145 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres have slight wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Jan 2008 71,302 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2008 71,289 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2007 60,505 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 60,505 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AS02 LJS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AS02 LJS, 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 AS02 LJS registered?

AS02 LJS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is AS02 LJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS02 LJS shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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