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AU02 FJX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

211,209 mi
Last recorded211,209 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 211,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2023 209,665 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 201,690 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front of engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear heavy coated in paint- underseal.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassic heavy coated in paint- underseal.

most brake pipes coated in paint.

Fail 17 Sep 2021 201,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive front of engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear heavy coated in paint- underseal.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassic heavy coated in paint- underseal.

most brake pipes coated in paint.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 193,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 outer sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 193,023 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front an rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front an rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front an rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front an rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019
Pass 7 Mar 2018 190,275 miles

chassis starting to corrode

oil leak

rear of chassis corroded around tow bar mounts tow bar has been removed

Fail 6 Mar 2018 190,264 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

chassis starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2017 189,033 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 21 Mar 2016 187,571 miles

front to rear fuel and suspension pipes corroding

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 9 Mar 2016 187,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

surface corrosion on chassis

front to rear fuel and suspension pipes corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2015 187,013 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 184,052 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 183,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both rear bump stops are missing.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 172,745 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 172,745 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 160,864 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 160,864 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 146,841 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 132,910 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 132,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 107,396 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 107,394 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 91,403 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 91,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 76,757 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 76,757 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 62,801 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 FJX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FJX, 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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AU02 FJX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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