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AY02 XLM

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,387 mi
Last recorded120,387 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 120,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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)

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2013 107,083 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 100,467 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 100,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,204 miles

Rear end chassis corroded, none excessive.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,085 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 84,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,039 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 65,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Smell of diesel around engine, no leak seen!

Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,015 miles

Load liner fitted, rear belts checked as possible.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 37,162 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 XLM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

AY02 XLM is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AY02 XLM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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