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GU02 OVN

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

158,933 mi
Last recorded158,933 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 OVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 158,933 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 154,474 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 147,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 146,044 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 140,675 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 135,399 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 135,399 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 130,147 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 130,147 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 123,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 115,672 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 115,672 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 107,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 99,756 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,901 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,439 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,392 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 70,364 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,429 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 64,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,270 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,182 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Feb 2007 36,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,683 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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GU02 OVN is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GU02 OVN, 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 GU02 OVN registered?

GU02 OVN is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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