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AO52 NXB

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

192,363 mi
Last recorded192,363 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 NXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 192,363 miles

Front wipers don't fully park after use

Nearside Front mud flap corroded

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

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded around tow bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

horn switch damaged, working at the time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2021 192,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers don't fully park after use

Nearside Front mud flap corroded

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

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded around tow bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

brake light indicator flickers on and off

horn switch damaged, working at the time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2020 191,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 147,584 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 133,418 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

studded tyres fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2010 133,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

studded tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2008 115,567 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 115,248 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 90,326 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 90,326 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 70,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 70,280 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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AO52 NXB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AO52 NXB, 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 NXB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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