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AU52 ZDD

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,569 mi
Last recorded199,569 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ZDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 199,569 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 188,650 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured all over (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin left and right (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 180,080 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured all over (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 171,561 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 162,776 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 162,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 154,006 miles

Front prop shaft removed

Offside Front shock absorber second hand

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 16 Sep 2020 153,980 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely brake binding badly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Apr 2019 152,244 miles

chassis surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2017 150,793 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear section of chassis has surface corrosion but not holed or affecting overall strength

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

one horn button inoperative - other still works

one horn inoperative - horn note still loud and clear

Pass 22 Nov 2016 147,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rears ()

left hand horn button not working

Fail 29 Oct 2016 147,056 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe/breather pipe (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking regulator (7.2.3)

Inner Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Inner Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height or width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, top shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high pattern also poor (1.8)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

left hand button for horn not working

rock sliders fitted so unable to inspect inner and sills

steering box drop arm has a misting of a fluid

under bonnet wiring could do with being more secure

Pass 10 Oct 2015 139,130 miles

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

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

oil leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2015 139,130 miles

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

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

oil leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2014 132,409 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 124,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2012 120,830 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 120,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 110,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2010 102,690 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 94,225 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 94,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 85,101 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 74,296 miles

Some small chips in front screen.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 60,032 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 ZDD is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 ZDD, 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 ZDD is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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