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AU02 XCM

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

172,982 mi
Last recorded172,982 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 172,982 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 172,973 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2025 171,607 miles

under chassis covered in underseal

Pass 24 Aug 2024 170,290 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 168,648 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 168,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 165,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 163,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 162,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 157,560 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 152,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 145,664 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 137,687 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 137,687 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 130,202 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing ha play

Pass 3 Sep 2014 121,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 121,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 118,308 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded. Rear tyres are slightly cracked.

Vehicle is fitted with a non-standard bumper and front lamp bar. Vehicle is fitted with a non standard exhaust system making it louder.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 118,308 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded. Rear tyres are slightly cracked.

Vehicle is fitted with a non-standard bumper and front lamp bar. Vehicle is fitted with a non standard exhaust system making it louder.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 114,144 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 109,266 miles

Hand brake lever has alot of travel. Exhaust is non standard and quiet loud. Rear axle bump stops are missing.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 104,118 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,216 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 95,604 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

poss oil leak on rear gearbox /transfer box.osf tyre worn on inner,rear tyres worn to 2/3mm and stepping on inner edge advise replacement.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 75,268 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 72,237 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 XCM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

AU02 XCM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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