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AY02 GZW

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,079 mi
Last recorded154,079 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 GZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 154,079 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear under body corrosion

Offside windscreen damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2024 149,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2023 148,602 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 148,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 147,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 145,874 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 139,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 131,161 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion on nearside and offside rear chassis

Pass 11 Oct 2018 126,715 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 126,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 121,861 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 121,361 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 116,641 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 108,668 miles

chassis at rear of vehicle corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 99,793 miles

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 1 May 2012 90,957 miles

offside rear height control arm broken

Pass 6 May 2011 83,591 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearide rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2010 75,529 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)

Fail 7 May 2010 75,526 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 75,451 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

Pass 6 May 2009 67,416 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 67,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 57,094 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 57,074 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,554 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,577 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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AY02 GZW is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY02 GZW, 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 AY02 GZW registered?

AY02 GZW is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AY02 GZW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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