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AU02 FHC

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

222,755 mi
Last recorded222,755 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 222,755 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 214,953 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 203,046 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 186,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 169,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 167,641 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 167,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 158,609 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 158,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 147,938 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 147,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 139,482 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 139,478 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 129,785 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 129,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 115,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Osf tyre cutting out on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 115,868 miles

Osf tyre cutting out on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,924 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,858 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,208 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 82,208 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,628 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,014 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,023 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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AU02 FHC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AU02 FHC, 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 AU02 FHC registered?

AU02 FHC is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AU02 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 FHC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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