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AU02 FKJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,405 mi
Last recorded85,405 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

registration plate lamps need the lenses cleaning

Fail 23 Oct 2020 85,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

registration plate lamps need the lenses cleaning

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,292 miles

n/s and o/s front lower ball joint dust covers becoming perished

Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,885 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,215 miles

1.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,701 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 80,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,722 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,129 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 71,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,219 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn/deterited

Offside rear indicator lens cracked but white light not exposed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 68,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs slightly worn/deterited

Offside rear indicator lens cracked but white light not exposed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,683 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 62,601 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,381 miles

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

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

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 54,330 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,330 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,650 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 51,650 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Feb 2006 41,852 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 41,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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 FKJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FKJ, 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 FKJ registered?

AU02 FKJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AU02 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 FKJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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