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AV02 WDM

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,351 mi
Last recorded201,351 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 WDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 201,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 190,617 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 181,043 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 169,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 157,605 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mount (top cap) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 157,591 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to flexy engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mount (top cap) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 154,895 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 142,935 miles

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2018 132,019 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 132,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 120,542 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 120,542 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 109,654 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 109,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,833 miles

front pads getting low

oil lerak

slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2014 90,356 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 90,350 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,861 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,526 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,448 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,514 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 47,503 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,973 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 41,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,465 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 35,436 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 29,304 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 29,304 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WDM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV02 WDM, 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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AV02 WDM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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