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AU52 ZCT

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,457 mi
Last recorded200,457 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ZCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 200,457 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails (6.6.6)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 200,457 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 198,370 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 198,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 195,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside rear brake back plate oil stained , unable to determine if brake is contaminated with oil

Oil leak

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

Slight play in steering coupling joint

Fail 23 May 2015 195,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Offside rear brake back plate oil stained , unable to determine if brake is contaminated with oil

Oil leak

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

Slight play in steering coupling joint

Pass 20 May 2014 184,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 172,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 164,076 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 164,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 149,508 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 149,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2010 129,913 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 121,183 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 121,108 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 112,946 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Oct 2006 95,700 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 72,515 miles

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

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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AU52 ZCT is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU52 ZCT, 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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AU52 ZCT is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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