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AS02 PCS

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,262 mi
Last recorded171,262 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS02 PCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 171,262 miles

weld repairs have been undersealed

Fail 10 Oct 2017 171,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis section (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 170,376 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 170,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 162,939 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 155,535 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 155,527 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 149,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 140,404 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 140,404 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 130,481 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 130,418 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 112,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 98,349 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 80,981 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 80,950 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 65,463 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 55,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,153 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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AS02 PCS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PCS, 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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AS02 PCS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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