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AF52 GYS

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,659 mi
Last recorded183,659 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 GYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 183,659 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 181,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 179,039 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 178,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre seat belt missing.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 176,353 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear brake pipes need securing

Fail 2 Dec 2015 176,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear brake pipes need securing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 175,368 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to underside

play in sreering joints

Fail 29 Aug 2014 175,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion to underside

play in sreering joints

Pass 30 Oct 2012 163,105 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 147,647 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 132,302 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 132,267 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 110,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

considerable free travel in handbrake

Fail 2 Nov 2009 110,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

considerable free travel in handbrake

Pass 31 Oct 2008 91,197 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 91,197 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cluth pedal anti slip missing

Pass 26 Oct 2007 70,029 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,978 miles

rear windows tinted

Fail 26 Oct 2006 53,978 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

windows tinted

Fail 3 May 2006 48,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

Pass 3 May 2006 48,424 miles

nail in tyre

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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AF52 GYS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AF52 GYS, 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 AF52 GYS registered?

AF52 GYS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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