2002 Land Rover Discovery · 17,217 MOT tests
2002 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2002 Land Rover Discoverys fail 36.4% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 25 Discovery years (17,217 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 36.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 150,234
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,217
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.9% of tests fail here (21% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.6%
- Suspension15.5%
- Brakes13%
- Body, chassis and structure11.9%
- Steering6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.27%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 3.64%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Stop lamp not working 3.22%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.89%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.63%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.43%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (24.8%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (10.43%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.87%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.06%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2002 Land Rover Discoverys fail 36.4% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 25 Discovery years (17,217 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.27% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (3.64% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2002 Land Rover Discovery shows 150,234 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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