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AK52 YKB

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

205,754 mi
Last recorded205,754 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YKB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 205,754 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 200,848 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 193,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 186,351 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to downpipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lamp inop

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 186,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to downpipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lamp inop

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 179,095 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 179,095 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 171,263 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 164,159 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 157,053 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 149,286 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 141,178 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 141,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

windscreen damage not in drivers view

Pass 25 Nov 2016 136,220 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 136,220 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2015
Pass 22 Nov 2014
Pass 13 Nov 2013 102,008 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 101,973 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight oil around diff pinion seal

Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,644 miles

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

O/s/r brake disc corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,827 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 79,360 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 79,202 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,613 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,684 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,061 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,208 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,743 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 YKB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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

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