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AY52 FJD

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,225 mi
Last recorded144,225 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 144,225 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 141,297 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 139,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front headlamp has water in it

Pass 24 Nov 2022 138,360 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 134,493 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 130,609 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 130,454 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 126,962 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 126,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 122,290 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 115,529 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 105,868 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 101,298 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 101,298 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 97,510 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 97,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 92,600 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 92,600 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front spot light cracked

offside rear tyre goin out of shape

Pass 2 Jul 2011 90,912 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 90,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 86,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 81,354 miles

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

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

offside front tyre going out of shape

washers poor

Pass 2 Jul 2008 75,937 miles

front number plate fading

Fail 2 Jul 2008 75,937 miles

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

front number plate fading

Pass 5 Jul 2007 70,683 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,544 miles

Brakes pull very slightly to the right.

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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AY52 FJD is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY52 FJD, 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 AY52 FJD registered?

AY52 FJD is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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