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AY52 FJZ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,549 mi
Last recorded201,549 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 201,549 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box and Steering Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rearmost Passenger seats in folded position/not in use, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers/steps and front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 201,548 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box and Steering Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rearmost Passenger seats in folded position/not in use, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers/steps and front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 194,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside step corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 186,564 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 175,874 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 162,072 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 152,030 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 152,030 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 145,127 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2012 144,954 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2011 136,425 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 136,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil ,leak appears to be transmission oil

Pass 17 Sep 2010 128,603 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 121,491 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 99,689 miles

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 81,458 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,064 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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AY52 FJZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FJZ, 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 FJZ registered?

AY52 FJZ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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