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AV52 FMF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,647 mi
Last recorded186,647 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 186,647 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2nd row out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside front bumper bar corroded /holed /bumper secure

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2nd row out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 185,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 185,036 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))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 181,156 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top and bottom ball joints slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 181,155 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top and bottom ball joints slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 177,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 173,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 172,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 165,269 miles

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

Nearside Front body mount corroded and hold near A pillar- body secure

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed around ABS pump mount

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp showing white light

Offside Front body mount corroded and hold near A pillar- body secure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 165,257 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front body mount corroded and hold near A pillar- body secure

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed around ABS pump mount

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp showing white light

Offside Front body mount corroded and hold near A pillar- body secure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 156,106 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)

Steering pivot point has slight play offside hub pivot upper and lower joints (2.2.B.1g)

both rear and offside front suspension bump stops missing

offside front brake back plate corroded

rear prop shaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2017 156,103 miles

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

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

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

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)

Steering pivot point has slight play offside hub pivot upper and lower joints (2.2.B.1g)

both rear and offside front suspension bump stops missing

offside front brake back plate corroded

rear prop shaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 148,304 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)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play hub pivot joints (2.2.B.1g)

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)

corrosion in rear chassis

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

offside front suspension bump stop missing

rear prop shaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2016 148,304 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play hub pivot joints (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

corrosion in rear chassis

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

offside front suspension bump stop missing

rear prop shaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2015 142,107 miles

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

Surface of chassis and rear suspension very rusty. Requires treating

Pass 14 Apr 2014 133,927 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread on inner edges

Fail 14 Apr 2014 133,927 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2013 120,571 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 109,452 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,838 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,017 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 71,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,209 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 65,209 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 56,032 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,215 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 47,215 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,847 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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AV52 FMF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV52 FMF, 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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AV52 FMF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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