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AX02 GKU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,625 mi
Last recorded143,625 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 143,625 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower screen is cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 143,579 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose modified and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower screen is cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 138,076 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 131,684 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 131,655 miles

Central Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 131,632 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 123,320 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 123,284 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 115,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sills covered

Pass 11 Oct 2016 113,844 miles

play in rear diff mount

Pass 29 Sep 2015 105,318 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 96,660 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,853 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,394 miles

rear brake pipes covered by chassis

Fail 10 Jul 2012 86,394 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes covered by chassis

Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,432 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,444 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,691 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,277 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 36,965 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 GKU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GKU, 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 GKU registered?

AX02 GKU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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The MOT history for AX02 GKU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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