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AX51 SSJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

163,943 mi
Last recorded163,943 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 SSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 163,943 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 6 hoses, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 163,943 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 6 hoses, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 163,831 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission leaking onto brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking and starting to perish

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 159,195 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 154,777 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 154,693 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 150,617 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 150,616 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 145,557 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 145,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 138,542 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 138,412 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 135,246 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 135,246 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 131,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advisery; both rear bump stops missing

Fail 6 Apr 2012 131,509 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advisery; both rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 127,595 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake disc's corroding slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2011 127,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake disc's corroding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2010 118,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 118,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 112,608 miles

off side rear wheel tyre tread slightly worn on outer side edge

Fail 17 Feb 2009 112,608 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side rear wheel tyre tread slightly worn on outer side edge

Pass 13 Feb 2008 101,500 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 91,293 miles

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

front axle pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2006 72,153 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 SSJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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