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AX02 DZW

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,931 mi
Last recorded184,931 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 DZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 184,931 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 176,533 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 175,716 miles

under body under sealed

Fail 24 Nov 2021 175,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 31 Jul 2020 174,372 miles

Offside Front Brake discs only half worn

Offside Rear Brake discs only half worn ???

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting ??? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

coolant empty ????

Fail 31 Jul 2020 174,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake discs only half worn

Offside Rear Brake discs only half worn ???

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting ??? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

coolant empty ????

Pass 9 Apr 2019 171,774 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 171,774 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ORS chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 169,711 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 169,704 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 160,118 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 160,089 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 144,277 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 135,079 miles

front brake discs worn

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2013 122,952 miles

brake pipes to both rear brake hoses starting to corode

Pass 25 Oct 2012 109,982 miles

front shockabsorber lower bushes poor

nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,366 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,810 miles

oil showing at o/s front shock

small chip in windscreen a zone

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,607 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 65,563 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,373 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,792 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 DZW is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DZW, 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 DZW registered?

AX02 DZW is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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