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AK52 XLO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,299 mi
Last recorded158,299 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 158,299 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Steering box has seepage arch (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2025 158,299 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Steering box has seepage arch (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 158,162 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not in located area but secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fuel tank damp but no leaks found

Fail 23 Dec 2024 158,162 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front coil spring not in located area but secure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fuel tank damp but no leaks found

Pass 17 Nov 2023 156,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 151,948 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 145,842 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 140,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear chassis sections undersealed

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2020 140,731 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear chassis sections undersealed

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 May 2019 136,629 miles

Offside front/ centre chassis corroded

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear step badly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 136,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front/ centre chassis corroded

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear step badly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 134,068 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight diesel leak on engine

Pass 29 Apr 2017 127,531 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 121,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 121,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 115,848 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 115,848 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 111,029 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 103,038 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 94,898 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 87,952 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 87,920 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Cooling level low

Engine / gearbox and axle oil leaks

Engine bay covers fitted

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear seats and rear seat belts not tested [ seats folded down ]

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

O/S/R inner brake pad and caliper contaminated with hub / axle oil

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroding

front tyres feathering on inner edges

lower part of o/s/f of windscreen damaged

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre becoming low on tread

Fail 23 Sep 2010 77,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroding

front tyres feathering on inner edges

lower part of o/s/f of windscreen damaged

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre becoming low on tread

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,255 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,175 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,715 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,748 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 34,698 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to see inner pads

Pass 3 Nov 2005 27,261 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 XLO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLO, 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 XLO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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