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AU52 MBY

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,724 mi
Last recorded160,724 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 MBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 160,724 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 159,407 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 159,407 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 157,995 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 157,995 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 156,747 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 156,747 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 155,330 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 154,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 154,110 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 152,389 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 152,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 148,006 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2009 133,612 miles

Rear brake discs rusty & very thin.

Rear panhard bush worn & panhard rod slightly bent.

Fail 23 Dec 2009 133,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear brake discs rusty & very thin.

Rear panhard bush worn & panhard rod slightly bent.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 112,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Dec 2008 112,016 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2007 94,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 68,059 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 68,059 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 MBY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

AU52 MBY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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