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AU52 CKA

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,719 mi
Last recorded118,719 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 CKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 118,719 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 113,967 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 113,967 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 111,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 109,711 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 109,651 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 107,334 miles

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s & n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 107,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s & n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 104,146 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 101,106 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil Leak

Pass 21 Aug 2019 98,027 miles

Excessive corrosion To Radiator Mounting

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil Leak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,137 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 90,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion to chassis but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 23 Aug 2017 90,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join between centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion to chassis but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,612 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,514 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,374 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,254 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering box has a slight leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 70,263 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop lamp inoperative

power steering box has a slight leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,408 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,726 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2007 41,100 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,262 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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AU52 CKA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AU52 CKA, 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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AU52 CKA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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