2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

4,346 MOT tests in 2024. 63.8% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time63.8%
Failed or needed repairs36.2%
Typical mileage at test152,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,346 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.4%
  2. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.3%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  8. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.1%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    98 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.3%
  2. Brakes22.5%
  3. Suspension22.5%
  4. Body & chassis16.4%
  5. Steering7.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine30.0%
  2. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced11.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 63.8% of 2002 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,346 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).