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AY51 LXS

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

100,008 mi
Last recorded100,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 100,008 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside; Also Buckle & Locking Mechanism not inspected ()

Oil Leak from unknown source

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH Seats inaccessible; Seat Belts, Locking Mechanisms & Buckles not inspected

Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,287 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 93,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 89,686 miles

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2021 87,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2020 86,362 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,139 miles

Engine Oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Hydraulic Pipe leak (Anti roll bar)

Fail 8 Jul 2019 85,097 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Hydraulic Pipe leak (Anti roll bar)

Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,813 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 78,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested exhaust broken in half (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed by rear body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,602 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 75,602 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,820 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2016 72,820 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,469 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 70,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,498 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 67,497 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,873 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cut on inner edge.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 59,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cut on inner edge.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,970 miles

Unable to fully inspect 3rd row seatbelts as boot full

Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,133 miles

oil leak steering box area

rear compartment seat belts not tested dog tray & guard fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2010 50,131 miles

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

oil leak steering box area

rear compartment seat belts not tested dog tray & guard fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,300 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,432 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,438 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,729 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 27,732 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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AY51 LXS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 AY51 LXS, 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 AY51 LXS registered?

AY51 LXS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AY51 LXS shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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