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AV52 FNR

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

221,969 mi
Last recorded221,969 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 221,969 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 216,183 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 212,307 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 199,173 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 196,234 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 195,872 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 192,499 miles

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

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

rear half of chassis starting to corrode

various minor engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2018 187,926 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 187,697 miles

Front Lower Power steering component leaking power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 182,504 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 170,846 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 170,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 160,954 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 150,350 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 138,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 126,745 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 112,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 99,814 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 99,810 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 84,642 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 11 Jul 2008 70,188 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,812 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 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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AV52 FNR is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FNR, 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 AV52 FNR registered?

AV52 FNR is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is AV52 FNR safe to buy?

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