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AX51 LCY

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,658 mi
Last recorded109,658 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 LCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2016 109,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 107,698 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 105,527 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,304 miles

surfice rust on chassis legs

Fail 17 Dec 2013 102,304 miles

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

surfice rust on chassis legs

Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,443 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 99,245 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 95,315 miles

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

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

surface rust on both chassis legs

Pass 22 Dec 2010 90,160 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 90,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 83,538 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 83,538 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,696 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 78,696 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,858 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2006 65,829 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear seat back is insecure

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 LCY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LCY, 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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AX51 LCY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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