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AK52 UPB

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,310 mi
Last recorded208,310 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 UPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 208,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 199,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 187,338 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 187,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle stabalizer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 174,458 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both os and ns (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both os and ns (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 174,290 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both os and ns (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both os and ns (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 167,397 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 167,237 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel regulator (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 161,126 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 161,126 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 152,111 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

steering joints play

Pass 29 Aug 2013 142,686 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 134,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 134,757 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 130,770 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 123,587 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 123,587 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 115,908 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 107,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 99,834 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 85,516 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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AK52 UPB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK52 UPB, 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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AK52 UPB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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