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Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Various suspension components corroded
welding carried out to rear chassis on both o/s/r and n/s/r
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Both rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Various suspension components corroded
welding carried out to rear chassis on both o/s/r and n/s/r
Both rear bump stops missing
Chassis corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
both rear bump stops missing
bushes in front & rear radius arms deteriorated slightly
chassis corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
both rear bump stops missing
bushes in front & rear radius arms deteriorated slightly
chassis corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear bump stops missing
heavy corrosion on chassis
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
all bushes in front & rear suspension arms deteriorated
both rear bump stops missing
heavy corrosion on chassis
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
all bushes in front & rear suspension arms deteriorated
both rear bump stops missing
heavy corrosion on chassis
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear bump stops missing
bushes in front and rear trailing arms deteriorated slightly
chassis corroded
some dampness around steering box area
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear bump stops missing
chassis corroded in places
Metal brake pipes corroding.
Chip to screen.
All four tyres worn to edges.
Both front trailing arm rear bushes splitting and perishing with slight play.
Both rear trailing arm front bushes splitting and perishing with slight play.
Nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
chips to screen
front & rear trailing arm bushes perishing & splitting
nearside front lower coil bound
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
chip to screen
front and rear trailing arm bushes perishing and splitting
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
chip to screen
front and rear trailing arm bushes perishing and splitting
chip to screen
most metal brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
chip to screen
most metal brake pipes corroding
both front tyres worn low
chip to screen
front diff to o/s damp
most brake pipes corroding
rear diff damp
steering box arm damp
chip to screen
front brake disks worn
n/s sidestep corroded
slight weapage from steering box
sllight leak from diff
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO52 MWU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 AO52 MWU, 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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AO52 MWU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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