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AY02 MFF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,952 mi
Last recorded130,952 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 130,952 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 130,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 128,463 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear mudguard corroded away

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 128,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear mudguard corroded away

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 125,511 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (2.4.D.3)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2014 122,166 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 27 Aug 2014 122,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 118,704 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front brake discs lipped

Front shock absorber mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 113,760 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside of tread

poss diesel leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 113,760 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside of tread

poss diesel leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 107,686 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has 2'5mm

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2011 107,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 95,582 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,466 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,973 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,483 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 46,755 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 MFF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MFF, 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 MFF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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