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AU52 MDJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,628 mi
Last recorded166,628 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 MDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 166,628 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 166,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 162,961 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 157,797 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Jan 2014 145,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 145,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2013 134,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 122,282 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 112,470 miles

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 100,766 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES COATED WITH UNDERSEAL.POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK ON ENGINE.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 87,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 87,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 77,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jul 2007 77,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,567 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MDJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MDJ, 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 MDJ registered?

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

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