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AY52 HPX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

143,004 mi
Last recorded143,004 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 143,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 141,307 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 138,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 133,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (greased). (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak but not excessive.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 132,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 132,204 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 130,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 128,748 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake and parking brake efficiencies only just met.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 127,627 miles

Chassis corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 125,302 miles

Chassis starting to corrode.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front brake discs look to be wearing thin.

Nearside front head lamp bottom bracket broken.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Slight leak from power steering box.

Slight play in offside front steering.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 125,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Chassis starting to corrode.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front brake discs look to be wearing thin.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Slight leak from power steering box.

Slight play in offside front steering.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 120,386 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid low

front and rear antiroll bar d bushes worn

steering box damp

Pass 3 Sep 2014 118,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 115,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 112,318 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 112,318 miles

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 108,044 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 103,473 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 94,993 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,213 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,870 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,688 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 HPX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HPX, 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 HPX registered?

AY52 HPX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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