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AX02 EBM

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,835 mi
Last recorded146,835 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 EBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 146,835 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 146,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 146,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 143,049 miles

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear Chassis Legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 141,460 miles

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear Chassis Legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 140,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 139,468 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Row of seats ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 139,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Row of seats ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 138,633 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Row missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 138,166 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 138,078 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 138,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 133,455 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,445 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 106,442 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,591 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 93,590 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,414 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front fog light cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2011 78,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,498 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 73,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 73,597 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 64,740 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,404 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,617 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,716 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,088 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 EBM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EBM, 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 EBM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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