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AK52 XMX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,613 mi
Last recorded145,613 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 145,613 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 142,357 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 142,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 134,645 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 134,639 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 120,813 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 120,808 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 106,805 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 106,805 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,855 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 94,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,708 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,164 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 72,470 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 72,362 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,648 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 63,627 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 56,394 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,467 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 35,493 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 XMX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XMX, 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 AK52 XMX registered?

AK52 XMX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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