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AU02 XCA

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,044 mi
Last recorded99,044 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 XCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,044 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 90,970 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 82,190 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,701 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,381 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 66,372 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,599 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 62,590 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,307 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,053 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,615 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 49,606 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,074 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 40,765 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight fluid leak from power steering box

Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,765 miles

slight fluid leak from power steering box

Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,240 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

one of two washer jets working on o/s ,

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,018 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 XCA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

AU02 XCA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is AU02 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 XCA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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