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AY02 MHF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,147 mi
Last recorded179,147 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 179,147 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 174,479 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 171,178 miles

slight wetness on hydraulic pipes

Fail 5 Mar 2016 171,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 164,571 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 158,361 miles

Airbag light indicates a fault

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 148,463 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 25 Jan 2010 138,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 21 Jan 2010 138,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 125,291 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

OSR tyre perished,unevenly wearing on inner section of tread and 4mm

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake discs corroded and worn

front brace bar/cross member corroded

oily in OSR inner wheel arch area

slight wear to clutch and brake pedal rubbers

Fail 19 Sep 2008 125,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

OSR tyre perished,unevenly wearing on inner section of tread and 4mm

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake discs corroded and worn

front brace bar/cross member corroded

oily in OSR inner wheel arch area

slight wear to clutch and brake pedal rubbers

Pass 19 Sep 2007 102,072 miles

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

steering box slightly weeping

Fail 18 Sep 2007 102,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear light one bulb not working

Pass 28 Feb 2006 83,767 miles

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

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 MHF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

AY02 MHF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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