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AU02 XBZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

212,716 mi
Last recorded212,716 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 XBZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 212,716 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 17 Jan 2017 212,672 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 11 Jan 2016 209,222 miles

N/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP MISSING

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

OIL LEAK

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 209,216 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour BLUE (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour BLUE (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

N/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP MISSING

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

OIL LEAK

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 200,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

prop ruber mounting deteriorated

rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Dec 2013 197,298 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s & n/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 178,800 miles

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

clutch deteriorated

o/s & n/s bump stops missing

prop shaft mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 156,432 miles

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

all 4 brake disces deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2008 116,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 116,383 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 94,676 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 94,676 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 74,086 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 XBZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

AU02 XBZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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