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AX02 GKE

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,951 mi
Last recorded149,951 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 GKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 149,951 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 143,847 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 137,345 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 132,055 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 127,402 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 122,399 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 117,585 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 117,535 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 112,891 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 108,640 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,982 miles

offside and nearside rear brake backplates corroded,but still secure

offside and nearside rear tyres stepped inner edges of tread

Pass 4 Apr 2013 96,588 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,223 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 91,223 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 85,615 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 85,615 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,319 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 65,782 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,782 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,777 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,408 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,604 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 GKE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

AX02 GKE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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