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AX02 GKO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,065 mi
Last recorded198,065 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2019 198,065 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery connections (4.11 (a) (i))

Horn control insecure left side of steering wheel (right side of steering wheel horn switch secure & works) (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber mount cones are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides rear metal brake pipe unions to flexible hose ferrules are badly corroded

engine oil level is below minimum. engine coolant is below minimum.

front prop shaft spline boot is split

hydraulic suspension ride height system has been rendered ineffective (reservoir empty & pipe disconnected, no lights on dash) previous signs of hydraulic leak from offside front ram (no leak at time of test).

rear chassis corroded

small battery for vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2018 190,607 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar hydrolic unit weeping

both sides rear chassis corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 190,606 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front anti roll bar hydrolic unit weeping

both sides rear chassis corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 186,185 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 186,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush centre point of rear pivot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 181,230 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn both ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 181,230 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn both ()

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 175,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 168,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2012 147,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 134,803 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 134,803 miles

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

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

both number plate light bulbs dull

Pass 13 Nov 2010 121,878 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 110,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak from transmission brake housing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 100,379 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 94,052 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,504 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 69,412 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 GKO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GKO, 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 GKO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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