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AK52 YKA

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,510 mi
Last recorded178,510 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 178,510 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

previous weld repairs heavily under sealed

Fail 21 May 2024 178,510 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

previous weld repairs heavily under sealed

Pass 13 Dec 2022 172,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Dec 2022 172,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 169,872 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 166,721 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 162,995 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 162,813 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 151,267 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 151,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 147,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 142,675 miles

both front wheel bearings noisey

both rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Nov 2015 139,412 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 134,942 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 129,868 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 124,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 191,522 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 107,996 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 107,976 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2008 94,240 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 77,408 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 65,698 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 YKA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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