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AE52 KYB

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,149 mi
Last recorded131,149 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 KYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 131,149 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Mar 2024 131,068 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 131,065 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 127,285 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

stone chip in zone a

Fail 9 Feb 2023 127,285 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

stone chip in zone a

Pass 24 Jan 2022 122,462 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stiff to pull out

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle but not structural

Pass 12 Feb 2021 118,275 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 113,904 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 106,759 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 106,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,323 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,096 miles

Offside os head lamp damp lens

Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,352 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front shockabsorbers required shortly

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop required

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop required

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 87,352 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front shockabsorbers required shortly

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop required

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop required

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 80,914 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 80,914 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,219 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,916 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,766 miles

Front brake discs getting thin

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,364 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPILT ON ENDS

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,219 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 44,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AE52 KYB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AE52 KYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 KYB registered?

AE52 KYB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 KYB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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