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AY02 ZKJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,423 mi
Last recorded203,423 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 203,423 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 199,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 194,078 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 194,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 190,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 182,636 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive on steering, brake pipes etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 177,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 177,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts/splits intread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 171,584 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 163,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 154,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge slight side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre slight side wall cracking

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 146,765 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 138,815 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 138,811 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 132,281 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 17 Jul 2013 126,418 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jul 2012 121,277 miles

N/S/R Wheel has slight play

Oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Jul 2012 121,277 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/R Wheel has slight play

Oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Jul 2012 81,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ECU Light on dash

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 113,365 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 93,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 80,403 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 80,266 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,000 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 58,891 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 ZKJ 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 76.9%.

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 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ registered?

AY02 ZKJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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