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AU52 LYZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,294 mi
Last recorded114,294 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 114,294 miles

Rear brake back plates starting to corrode

Pass 31 May 2016 110,174 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 110,174 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 104,824 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 104,824 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 99,476 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 93,592 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 93,592 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2012 87,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

various oil leaks from engine area

Pass 14 May 2012 87,351 miles

various oil leaks from engine area

Fail 31 May 2011 81,576 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 81,576 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,244 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 74,241 miles

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

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2009 67,381 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 60,294 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,688 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALL.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,093 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 42,958 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 LYZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU52 LYZ, 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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What year was AU52 LYZ registered?

AU52 LYZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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