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AO52 WLH

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,118 mi
Last recorded123,118 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 123,118 miles

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

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 24 Jan 2022 119,097 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 119,091 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,081 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 119,066 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 118,256 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 117,603 miles

Corrosion at rear of chassis

Fail 17 Jan 2018 117,603 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion at rear of chassis

Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,537 miles

Both rear brake disc backplates rotten

Fail 25 Jan 2016 112,522 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Central exhaust carrier broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis rail going to tow bar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Fuel hose leaking Breather hose from tank neck at rear of vehicle (7.2.3)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Both rear brake disc backplates rotten

Pass 16 Jan 2015 108,084 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 108,084 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 104,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 104,523 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,995 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 97,706 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,389 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 87,919 miles

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

O/S Headlight adjuster faulty

Pass 5 Feb 2009 81,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

above items require attention

Pass 21 Nov 2007 76,063 miles

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

off side front headlight water ingress

slight mist from steering box

Fail 21 Nov 2007 76,063 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

off side front headlight water ingress

slight mist from steering box

Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,639 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 57,639 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 44,523 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 WLH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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