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AV02 VXB

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,875 mi
Last recorded152,875 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 152,875 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 145,561 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 137,774 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 132,190 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 126,842 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,498 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 121,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 115,351 miles

slight oil leak from front diff on offside seal

transfer gearbox seen slight smear of oil

Fail 26 Feb 2013 115,351 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from front diff on offside seal

transfer gearbox seen slight smear of oil

Pass 8 Feb 2012 107,843 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2012 107,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

wipers split

Pass 24 Jan 2011 102,160 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 96,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 92,228 miles

corrrosion to fuel filter

long travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Jan 2008 87,889 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 83,029 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 72,961 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 72,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively 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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AV02 VXB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

AV02 VXB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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