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AY02 HAU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

175,526 mi
Last recorded175,526 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 HAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 175,526 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 173,330 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 172,804 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 170,145 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 170,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 28 Feb 2022 168,719 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 168,719 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 152,232 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 125,757 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2018 117,649 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 109,372 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,488 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 104,488 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 98,924 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,208 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 86,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,969 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,575 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,126 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 62,270 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,270 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,880 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 May 2008 42,864 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,758 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 HAU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HAU, 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 HAU registered?

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

Is AY02 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 HAU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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