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AT51 ATU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,680 mi
Last recorded157,680 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 ATU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 157,680 miles

Front Crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassi leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side step corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 157,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassi leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side step corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 152,273 miles

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

Offside Step corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 148,850 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 146,047 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 141,342 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 135,697 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is slightly becoming detached from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at seems in wheel arch area (3.6.C.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 135,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is slightly becoming detached from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at seems in wheel arch area (3.6.C.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 128,480 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 122,145 miles

O/S/R Tyre; slightly worn to inside edge

Several deep cuts in Tread; to both front tyres

Fail 26 Nov 2014 122,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/R Tyre; slightly worn to inside edge

Several deep cuts in Tread; to both front tyres

Pass 12 Dec 2013 117,481 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 116,605 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 115,464 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 108,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 108,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 100,169 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 95,230 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 88,146 miles

Steering box centre shaft worn and slight oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2007 87,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 79,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 79,341 miles

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

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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AT51 ATU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AT51 ATU, 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 AT51 ATU registered?

AT51 ATU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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The MOT history for AT51 ATU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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