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AX02 GKN

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

223,001 mi
Last recorded223,001 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 GKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 223,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes along top of chassis rails corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside central sections of chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 215,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe that runs from the offside flexi above chassis and across to the nearside of chassis and back to flexi corroded unable to inspect on top of chassis rails (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis rails nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 207,575 miles

Central Rear Unable to test rear seat belts due to boot cover being installed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (across the top of the body ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 202,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 201,883 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 188,768 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 175,440 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside rear chassis rails in mounting areas (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 162,593 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 149,727 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread area

Pass 28 May 2013 140,285 miles

o/s/rear shock absorber weak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 124,324 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 134,477 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 111,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 100,009 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 100,002 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,440 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 88,440 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,593 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,610 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 60,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,907 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 GKN is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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