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AU52 WXX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,992 mi
Last recorded80,992 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 80,992 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis slightly corroded

steering box slightly leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2023 78,159 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 77,807 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,462 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,054 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 73,041 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,736 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engne (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak steering box (2.1.5 (a))

chassis very rusty front to rear

suspension warning light on

Fail 9 Sep 2019 72,730 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engne (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

chassis very rusty front to rear

suspension warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,286 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turrett (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

suspension warning light on

Fail 11 Sep 2018 71,274 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rusty ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rusty ferrule front to rear both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rusty ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rusty ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rusty ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turrett (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

all brakes slighly binding

suspension warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,526 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front to rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

exhaust system very rusty

suspension warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,322 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis has surface corrosion! (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 67,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,830 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,736 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,586 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,854 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,937 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,470 miles

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

fuel system component wet

Fail 8 Sep 2009 47,295 miles

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

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

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

fuel system component wet

Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,110 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 31,378 miles

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

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 WXX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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