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AY52 HPP

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

231,895 mi
Last recorded231,895 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 231,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 231,472 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 220,404 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 220,402 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 209,071 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 205,147 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 203,029 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side front wheel arches under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 199,102 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 191,010 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 187,819 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 185,045 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 167,952 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 153,213 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 131,122 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 108,917 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,917 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 88,119 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,482 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,330 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,290 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,592 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,055 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 HPP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HPP, 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 HPP registered?

AY52 HPP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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