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AU52 CMK

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

180,054 mi
Last recorded180,054 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 CMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 180,054 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear mudflap brackets corroded

side steps corroded, including brackets slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 174,833 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear mudguard brackets slightly corroded

side step brackets are corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2023 167,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear mudflap brackets corroded

rear wheel arch liners corroded

side step brackets corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 154,854 miles

rear mudflap brackets / wheel arch liner corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 154,854 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear mudflap brackets / wheel arch liner corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 148,613 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 145,867 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 144,012 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 136,689 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 136,656 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 126,478 miles

front cross member corroded

n/s/f hub seal weaping

Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,199 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 119,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 110,473 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 110,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 105,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 101,982 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 98,204 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 94,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fluid leak from rear of engine and auto gearbox

light misting of oil from nearside rear hub,not on brakes

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 18 May 2011 94,404 miles

fluid leak from rear of engine and auto gearbox

light misting of oil from nearside rear hub,not on brakes

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 21 May 2010 90,638 miles

O/S/F Tyre Worn On inner Edge

Fail 17 May 2010 90,638 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn On inner Edge

Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,878 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre has slight perishing across tread

Fail 29 Jun 2009 86,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre has slight perishing across tread

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,899 miles

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

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 66,318 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 55,928 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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AU52 CMK is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 AU52 CMK, 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 CMK is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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