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AU52 YLK

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,718 mi
Last recorded143,718 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 143,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 138,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 125,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 121,117 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 121,109 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 118,329 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft rear joint has rust leaking from one cap (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear A.C.E hydraulic pipe leaking slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2020 114,420 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 114,358 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mounting area /chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 101,084 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 101,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 94,828 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 94,828 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,753 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,784 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 86,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,288 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,186 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 73,116 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 67,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,830 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,992 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,484 miles

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

Oil leak

front wipers split

vehicle has been waxoyled

Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,669 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,979 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,117 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 YLK is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

AU52 YLK is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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