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AX02 BNJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,098 mi
Last recorded178,098 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 BNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 178,098 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 174,431 miles

Offside Rear Chassis starting to corrode

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2016 168,782 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 168,782 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 163,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

possible fuel leak at engine (not leaking at time of test)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 156,777 miles

crack in front screen.

damp around fuel reg.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 151,070 miles

both rear bump stops missing.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 144,881 miles

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

wet around nearside rear chassis

Pass 21 Mar 2011 139,987 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 136,609 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 128,794 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 117,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 111,975 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 107,603 miles

unable to check brake because of under seal on n/s front to rear

Fail 24 May 2007 107,602 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 90,486 miles

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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AX02 BNJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AX02 BNJ, 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 AX02 BNJ registered?

AX02 BNJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is AX02 BNJ safe to buy?

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