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AV52 UAZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

149,883 mi
Last recorded149,883 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 UAZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 149,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components,fuel and brake lines corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 147,393 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/ o/s/ door step mounts corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 140,043 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 140,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 137,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front body mount corroded but not considered excessive

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 137,488 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front body mount corroded but not considered excessive

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 137,462 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion near abs unit

offside body mount corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2021 134,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 131,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 127,151 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 127,151 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Chalk marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 122,446 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 117,512 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 111,135 miles

Drivers door check strap broken

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 105,640 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 105,640 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 98,799 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 92,385 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 92,384 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre unevenly worn.

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 85,463 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 79,507 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 73,692 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 73,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,709 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 68,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,235 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,067 miles

Oil leak

plastic engine undertray fitted

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 UAZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UAZ, 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 UAZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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