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AJ52 WSO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,339 mi
Last recorded129,339 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 129,339 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 129,280 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking Gaitor split (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 127,514 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box has slight leak. it also has slight oil leak from somewhere on the drivers side of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wind screen has two stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 127,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box has slight leak. it also has slight oil leak from somewhere on the drivers side of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wind screen has two stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 125,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 122,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 118,805 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 118,805 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 106,137 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hose ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened suspension pipes along offside front chassis (2.4.D.3)

Nail in tyre nearside rear tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear chassis (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 106,124 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view offside (8.1.2a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hose ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened suspension pipes along offside front chassis (2.4.D.3)

Nail in tyre nearside rear tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear chassis (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 96,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 96,963 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 91,493 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 86,863 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 81,931 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 72,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 64,682 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 54,173 miles

front discs worn

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,461 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 42,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil around n/s/r hub

Pass 1 Dec 2007 42,916 miles

oil around n/s/r hub

Fail 8 Dec 2006 35,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,078 miles

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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AJ52 WSO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ52 WSO, 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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AJ52 WSO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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