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AY52 FJU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,900 mi
Last recorded215,900 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 215,900 miles

heavy corrosion to rear chassis rails

Pass 2 Dec 2019 206,530 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 12 Nov 2019 206,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail behind rear shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 12 Nov 2018 199,011 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to outer sills

Corrosion to rear chassis

Fuel filter damp, possible slow leak

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2017 190,423 miles

Corrosion to offside & nearside rear chassis rails

Fuel pipes corroded

Slight corrosion to rear floor

Pass 13 Oct 2016 179,940 miles

Front prop at gearbox end has a nut missing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 172,534 miles

Front anti roll bar d bushes slight play

Front bumper support corroded

Offside front top and bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2014 167,814 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 165,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 165,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 160,903 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 160,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 151,408 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 151,408 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 129,274 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 119,405 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s suspention slightly lower than n/s

Pass 18 May 2007 81,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2006 60,981 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 FJU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

AY52 FJU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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