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AT51 AUP

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

145,355 mi
Last recorded145,355 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 AUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 145,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 138,535 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 129,038 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 129,033 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 115,052 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 115,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking filter leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 106,196 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 106,013 miles

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 106,013 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,557 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 103,169 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 103,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,656 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 100,656 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,446 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 97,446 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,280 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,445 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 93,444 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 97,472 miles

OSR brake caliper sticking slightly.

Rear brake discs very rusty & scorched on inner edge.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 97,472 miles

OSR brake caliper sticking slightly.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs very rusty & scorched on inner edge.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 86,008 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 79,800 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 71,252 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 64,616 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 64,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,743 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 48,531 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 37,359 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 37,353 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 AUP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 AT51 AUP, 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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AT51 AUP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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