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AO52 WLU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,157 mi
Last recorded146,157 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 146,157 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 146,147 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 133,376 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear load sensing link slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Upper steering u.j has slight wear

Fail 13 Dec 2017 133,376 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear load sensing link slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear chassis corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Upper steering u.j has slight wear

Pass 15 Dec 2016 117,866 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2016 117,866 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 102,907 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 102,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper/flexi joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 92,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear chassis corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2014 92,762 miles

rear chassis corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,745 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 86,734 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,692 miles

fuel regulator leaking slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2011 79,288 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 74,345 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 74,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 63,597 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 63,543 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 57,661 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 52,364 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 52,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 42,692 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 42,692 miles

Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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 WLU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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