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AU02 XDH

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

192,982 mi
Last recorded192,982 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 192,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 173,938 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 169,205 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 169,200 miles

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 162,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower shock rubber bush perished

Offside Front Lower shock rubber bush perished

Slight oil leak from front diff area

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 162,996 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower shock rubber bush perished

Offside Front Lower shock rubber bush perished

Slight oil leak from front diff area

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 156,830 miles

Oil leak front axle diff ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 156,820 miles

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

Oil leak front axle diff ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 149,539 miles

access to rear seats restricted

Fail 24 Jun 2015 149,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

access to rear seats restricted

Pass 19 Jun 2014 142,020 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 133,335 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 133,332 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 128,013 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 128,011 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 121,016 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 111,583 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 111,583 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 92,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,582 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 78,581 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 70,924 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 97,055 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 XDH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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