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AY02 MGV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,715 mi
Last recorded119,715 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 MGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 119,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion at under side in various areas but not excessive.

slight corrosion at various suspension components front/rear but not seriously weakened.

Pass 2 Dec 2024 119,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front/both rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight corrosion at under side in various areas but not seriously weakened or excessive.

Fail 6 Nov 2024 119,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension pipe leaking next to chassis leg area. (5.3.5 (c))

Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion at under side in various areas but not seriously weakened or excessive.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 118,192 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 117,553 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight corrosion at under side in various areas but not excessive.

Fail 31 Oct 2022 117,547 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight corrosion at under side in various areas but not excessive.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 117,014 miles

slight surface corrosion at under of car

Fail 24 Aug 2021 117,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

slight surface corrosion at under of car

Pass 1 Sep 2020 116,063 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 114,276 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 114,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 111,697 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 104,236 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,464 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 101,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,239 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,340 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,639 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,510 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,992 miles

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

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 MGV 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 80%.

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 MGV, 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 MGV registered?

AY02 MGV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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