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AU02 ZBZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

218,454 mi
Last recorded218,454 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 218,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

general chassis corrosion

reverse lamps inop

Pass 19 May 2018 214,297 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

general chassis corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 214,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

general chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 209,936 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 209,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 209,784 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Rear step (6.1.C.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Play in rear axle anti trap bar joints & bushes

n/s front fog lamp missing

o/s front indicator lense cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2016 199,594 miles

Nearside Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 187,714 miles

near side front head lamp lense cracked

off side front indicator lense cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2015 187,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

near side front head lamp lense cracked

off side front indicator lense cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2014 179,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 175,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 162,254 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 162,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 145,243 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 130,982 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 112,721 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 112,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 97,811 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 80,416 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,282 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 ZBZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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