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AV52 VEB

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

190,396 mi
Last recorded190,396 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 190,396 miles

Body mounts corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2022 190,395 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Body mounts corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2020 188,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rusty on under side

Pass 29 Jun 2019 186,061 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underside vehicle-sill, arches, steps, body mounts. multiple welding repairs carried out

Fail 4 Jun 2019 186,056 miles

Front Body mounting fixings insecure body mount to box section, both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan to arch, both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch where it meets footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer missing and bracket also snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete inner arch , footwell to engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure body mount box section (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer panel directly behind shock absorber, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear main support/trailing arm bushes badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

heavy corrosion underside vehicle- side steps inner and outer, floors , sills, arches

Pass 5 Dec 2017 178,983 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 172,063 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis CHASSIS MEMBERS CORRODED (6.1.B.1a)

FUEL FILTER HOUSING CORRODED AND SNAPPED

Front BUMPER SURPORT BRACKET BADLY CORRODED AND SNAPPED

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion FRONT WING (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear FOOT STEP BADLY HOLED AND CORRODED

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 172,063 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH FRONT BODY MOUNTS (6.1.B.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FRONT WING (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis CHASSIS MEMBERS CORRODED (6.1.B.1a)

FUEL FILTER HOUSING CORRODED AND SNAPPED

Front BUMPER SURPORT BRACKET BADLY CORRODED AND SNAPPED

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion FRONT WING (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear FOOT STEP BADLY HOLED AND CORRODED

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 165,065 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 165,058 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Additional braking device contaminated (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 157,011 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 157,001 miles

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

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 146,843 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 146,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 134,726 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 118,674 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 105,630 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 105,630 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 95,185 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 85,003 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 84,367 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

tcs system fault light on also brake warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,656 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 43,062 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 VEB 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 65.2%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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