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AX02 EBJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,123 mi
Last recorded152,123 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 EBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 152,123 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 152,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened pipes to & from valve (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking near valve (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 149,455 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all power steering pipes painted

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 25 Nov 2014 139,838 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front wiper blades slightly torn.

offside front door check strap missing.

suspension warning lamp staying on.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 124,451 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel flap not securing closed.

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 24 May 2012 110,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 May 2012 110,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,860 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 68,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 89,435 miles

3rd row seats folded away seatbelts ok

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 89,256 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

3rd row seats folded away seatbelts ok

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,659 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 74,659 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 74,208 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

3rd row rear seats not postioned . not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

oil leak from transmission area

Fail 2 Oct 2008 73,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

3rd row rear seats not postioned . not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

oil leak from transmission area

Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,579 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear fuel filter leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2006 45,603 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 34,467 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 34,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 EBJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 AX02 EBJ, 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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AX02 EBJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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