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AE52 KYG

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,544 mi
Last recorded157,544 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 KYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 157,544 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 149,924 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 142,615 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 142,610 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired footwell (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering swivel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering swivel (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering swivel (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,070 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2019 129,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wax oiled (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2018 126,198 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2017 120,360 miles

New Rear Chassis Recently Fitted

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 115,548 miles

Chassis corroded .

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 115,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Chassis corroded .

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Oil leak Rear diff. ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,001 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 111,001 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 107,201 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle casing slightly corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jul 2014 107,201 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle casing slightly corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2013 102,520 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 102,520 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front tyres wearing on edge

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,501 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 83,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 813,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 78,727 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 67,711 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 67,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,813 miles

tyres getting low

Fail 16 Nov 2007 58,809 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,050 miles

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

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

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 KYG is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KYG, 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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AE52 KYG is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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