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AU52 MDY

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,552 mi
Last recorded169,552 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 169,552 miles

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

free play found at both road wheels

vehicle has signs of under side corroison

Pass 3 Mar 2017 161,898 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake backplates corroeded

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

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

front lower brace bar corroeded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 161,897 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring butting and is displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake backplates corroeded

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

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

front lower brace bar corroeded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 156,117 miles

Front Cross tube is corroded

Offside Front Hub seal leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 147,321 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 146,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 141,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high vis stop lamp not working

plastic under tray loose

Fail 22 Nov 2012 141,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high vis stop lamp not working

plastic under tray loose

Pass 5 Aug 2011 132,549 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 132,498 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 123,978 miles

Back Plates REAR - O/S & N/S - deteriorated but secure

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak - transfer box

Wiper blade rear REPLACED

Pass 25 Jun 2009 108,304 miles

Fog lamp - O/S/R - replace bulb

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp - rear centre tailgate - replace bulb

Fail 12 Dec 2008 99,892 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2008 99,892 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2007 86,197 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 83,310 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 83,310 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

CHIPS AND CRACKS IN NEARSIDE CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,161 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 52,765 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 52,765 miles

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

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 MDY 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 70%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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