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AX51 KZJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,866 mi
Last recorded154,866 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 KZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 154,866 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 151,146 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 146,131 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 143,334 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 139,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 135,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mnt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mnt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 128,795 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 128,788 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 123,549 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 113,033 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 102,458 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked deteriorated.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 90,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,051 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked/deteriorated.

rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 76,151 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2012 68,421 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 61,142 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

Fail 7 Mar 2011 61,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAKS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,212 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,366 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,353 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,850 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 46,842 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,343 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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AX51 KZJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX51 KZJ, 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 AX51 KZJ registered?

AX51 KZJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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