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AX02 OZW

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

154,466 mi
Last recorded154,466 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 154,466 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 153,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 150,638 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 146,323 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 143,856 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 139,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 138,913 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 137,841 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 136,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 133,817 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 132,394 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 132,394 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 130,283 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,327 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 125,544 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 122,199 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 115,039 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 107,478 miles

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

slight leak from steering box

Pass 6 Aug 2009 98,235 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)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 98,231 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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)

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

steering linkage top section incorrectly installed

Pass 9 Aug 2008 91,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 83,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 74,012 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 OZW is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OZW, 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 OZW registered?

AX02 OZW is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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