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AF52 HBX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,350 mi
Last recorded178,350 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 HBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 178,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear suspension and tow bar mounts starting to corrode

Fail 2 Jan 2014 178,350 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all rear suspension and tow bar mounts starting to corrode

slight play in hand brake lever

Pass 11 Dec 2012 156,188 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 156,182 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 140,478 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 140,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 120,819 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 99,492 miles

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

Slight cut in wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2008 85,486 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 85,480 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2007 74,619 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,879 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

ns wiper blade slightly split

Pass 30 Dec 2005 45,493 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 45,493 miles

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

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 HBX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HBX, 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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AF52 HBX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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