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AV52 FMO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

254,558 mi
Last recorded254,558 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 254,558 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 246,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 241,557 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe gasket blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front footwell starting to corrode

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush has debonded and shock absorber has moved out of line (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front body mount corroding

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect appears to be leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

suspension related fault indicated on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2019 238,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has a very small hole in lense (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 238,649 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has a very small hole in lense (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 234,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 226,441 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured lense broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear whatts linkage has play in suspension joints

Fail 13 Sep 2017 226,430 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured lense broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear whatts linkage has play in suspension joints

Pass 30 Jul 2016 212,192 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 212,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 200,206 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 187,755 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 174,426 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 164,265 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 153,116 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 141,879 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 131,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 131,170 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 131,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 189,481 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 105,539 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 96,441 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 96,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 96,192 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 96,192 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 FMO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AV52 FMO, 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 FMO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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