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AY02 XLH

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

152,139 mi
Last recorded152,139 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 152,139 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 148,404 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2020 148,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 143,209 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 143,209 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 139,753 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 139,753 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 135,153 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 133,109 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 133,109 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 128,045 miles

Nearside Rear unable to full inspect seat belt in boot seats folded down

Offside Rear unable to full inspect seat belt in boot seats folded down

unable to fully inspect condition of some brake pipes under car as hidden

Pass 19 Sep 2014 126,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 123,896 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 25 Sep 2013 123,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2012 121,710 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2011 191,407 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

park brake req adjustment

Fail 8 Sep 2011 191,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

park brake req adjustment

Pass 2 Sep 2010 113,194 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 113,181 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 106,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 106,630 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 98,786 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2008 98,786 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 82,936 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 64,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 64,309 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 XLH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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