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AU02 YZX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,611 mi
Last recorded53,611 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 YZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,611 miles

all welding repairs heavily under sealed

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2022 93,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2021
Fail 10 Aug 2021

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,750 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 35,750 miles

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 7,208 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 13,287 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 13,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 11,575 miles

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

chassis rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,841 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 109,198 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 108,287 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 103,592 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 96,448 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,257 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 88,257 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 80,593 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 74,094 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,143 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,295 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 YZX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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