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AV51 XGU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,185 mi
Last recorded122,185 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 122,185 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 118,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 113,493 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,785 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 103,465 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 103,465 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,609 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 97,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,705 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,163 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,327 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 65,803 miles

Oil leak

front tyres starting to crack

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,413 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 55,559 miles

oil leaks

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Feb 2006 48,672 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 48,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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AV51 XGU 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 83.3%.

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 AV51 XGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 XGU registered?

AV51 XGU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is AV51 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 XGU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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