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AM52 AXZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,511 mi
Last recorded131,511 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 AXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 131,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 128,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.

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

Offside Front steering arm dust cover splitting.

Offside condensation in drivers headlamp.

Rear tyres perished and cracking up.

front wipers smearing.

oil leak underside.

Fail 13 Sep 2018 128,594 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.

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

Offside Front steering arm dust cover splitting.

Offside condensation in drivers headlamp.

Rear tyres perished and cracking up.

front wipers smearing.

oil leak underside.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 126,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 122,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2016 122,035 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 118,719 miles

Front bumper lower support tube heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front bump stop rubber missing

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

Rear both bump stop rubbers missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 118,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle (watts linkage bush) (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper lower support tube heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front bump stop rubber missing

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

Rear both bump stop rubbers missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 115,501 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiperblades split

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 13 Aug 2014 115,494 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiperblades split

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 111,955 miles

front bull bar lower mounting tube asy corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 111,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front bull bar lower mounting tube asy corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 108,511 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 108,252 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 102,228 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 96,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 96,415 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 89,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 82,976 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 82,976 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 75,646 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 65,495 miles

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

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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AM52 AXZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AM52 AXZ, 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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AM52 AXZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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