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AU52 YLO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

192,000 mi
Last recorded192,000 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 192,000 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 191,892 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Top & bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 189,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 187,971 miles

Body and front underside corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 187,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Body and front underside corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 186,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 185,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 180,107 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 180,107 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 175,592 miles

slight wear nearside roll bar link

Fail 16 May 2019 175,943 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear nearside roll bar link

Pass 16 Apr 2018 168,562 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 168,560 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2017 164,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 157,353 miles

surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 11 Jun 2015 148,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 136,611 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 125,721 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 112,957 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 112,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 May 2012 112,956 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

A towbar is fitted to vehicle. The tow ball is missing?

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

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Fuel hoses/pipes to fuel tank,little wet/leak?

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 106,887 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,401 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,755 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 74,755 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 65,230 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 55,431 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 42,374 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 YLO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YLO, 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 YLO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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