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AV02 LWP

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,180 mi
Last recorded167,180 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 LWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 167,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 157,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 151,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 145,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 140,533 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 138,029 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

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

Oil Leak From Power Steering Box Area

Pass 19 Dec 2015 133,661 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Both Rear Chassis Rails Rusting

Fluid Leak From PAS Box Area

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Transfer Box Oil Leak

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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AV02 LWP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AV02 LWP, 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 AV02 LWP registered?

AV02 LWP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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