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AY02 GZX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

178,962 mi
Last recorded178,962 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 GZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 178,962 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 170,350 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 160,513 miles

Offside Rear very heavy surface corrosion to chassis leg

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 153,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 153,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 152,970 miles

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

osf panel missing not likely to cause injury to other road users

osr leveling rod deteriorated

various areas of chassis and underside of body corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2022 152,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

osf panel missing not likely to cause injury to other road users

osr leveling rod deteriorated

various areas of chassis and underside of body corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2022 152,828 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr osr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 149,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr nsr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 149,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr nsr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 148,504 miles

body work damaged osf (no sharp edges)

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Mar 2020 148,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

body work damaged osf (no sharp edges)

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2019 144,414 miles

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

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

front fog lamps inoperative

osf quarter damaged but no sharp edges

slight leak on power steering

Fail 22 Mar 2019 144,414 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

front fog lamps inoperative

osf quarter damaged but no sharp edges

slight leak on power steering

Pass 16 Mar 2018 139,577 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 139,233 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 131,620 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion osr brake pipe

rear axle oil leak

rear chassis corroded

stearing box leaking

transfer case oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,825 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake would benefit from adjustment

power steering fluid low and steering box leaking slightly

rear axle oil leek

rear brake pads would appear to be getting low and disc inner faces corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 124,825 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake would benefit from adjustment

power steering fluid low and steering box leaking slightly

rear axle oil leek

rear brake pads would appear to be getting low and disc inner faces corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 115,173 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

hand brake would benifit from adjustment

nsf axle oil seal weaping

rear brake pipes light corrosion

stearing box leaking

Fail 16 Mar 2015 115,173 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

hand brake would benifit from adjustment

nsf axle oil seal weaping

rear brake pipes light corrosion

stearing box leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2014 107,885 miles

front brake pads getting low

oil leak from power stearing

osr nsr brake pipes coroded

rear discs lipped

slight brake bind osf

small amount of diesel around fuel heater

small amount of play in ns drag link end

Fail 11 Mar 2013 96,908 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns drag link end has small amount of play

osr nsr brake pipes corroded

stearing box has slight leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,908 miles

ns drag link end has small amount of play

osr nsr brake pipes corroded

stearing box has slight leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,681 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,442 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 80,442 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,757 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front diff input shaft seal leaking oil slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2009 76,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front diff input shaft seal leaking oil slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2008 71,740 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 71,740 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,620 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 69,620 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 64,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,121 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 60,121 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 GZX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 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 AY02 GZX, 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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AY02 GZX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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