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AY52 FJV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,262 mi
Last recorded143,262 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 143,262 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 142,644 miles

Both front outer steps heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 142,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer steps heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 141,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside side steps corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

Offside side steps corroded

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

parking brake lever has slight movement indicating adjustment or repair required

Pass 27 Jul 2021 139,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower sidestep seal has slight rust

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 135,865 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 131,266 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 127,084 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 127,055 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,034 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 122,034 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 116,846 miles

Nearside Front TYRE - SMALL CUTS IN TREAD AREA

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm + SCREW IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear FOG LAMP LENS FADED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE BADLY AGE CRACKED

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm + SCREW IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 116,846 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front TYRE - SMALL CUTS IN TREAD AREA

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm + SCREW IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear FOG LAMP LENS FADED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE BADLY AGE CRACKED

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm + SCREW IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 111,648 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

oil leaks

Fail 7 Jul 2014 107,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Slight transmission oil leak.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 107,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Slight transmission oil leak.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 102,259 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,423 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,751 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front suspension mount slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 82,813 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 74,542 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 69,695 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 69,695 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 60,017 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 50,889 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 50,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FJV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FJV, 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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AY52 FJV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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