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AU52 MDX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,483 mi
Last recorded145,483 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 145,483 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 143,254 miles

ACER PIPES CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Fail 27 Jul 2023 143,254 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion INNER WING PANEL ABS MOUNTING (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ACER PIPES CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 27 Jan 2022 141,744 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 141,736 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near mount for trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 138,147 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 138,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at axle arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 132,490 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various around chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 132,488 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn upper height/ damper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsr + osr chassis rail + mount outriggers @ rear shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsr + osr chassis rails @ rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various around chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 127,304 miles

parking brake not a lot of reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2017 119,153 miles

Nearside and offside rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,269 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 781,222 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED FRONT AND REAR

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,774 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 91,578 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 81,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,782 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 71,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,073 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,893 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,501 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,966 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 16,335 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 MDX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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