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AY52 HRE

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,307 mi
Last recorded188,307 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 188,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 185,236 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 183,137 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 183,137 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 180,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 174,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 171,911 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 171,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 167,996 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 163,273 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 161,635 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 159,213 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 156,604 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 156,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 150,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 150,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 143,283 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 143,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 132,785 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 132,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

traction control and hill descent malfuction lights illuminated

Pass 14 Jul 2011 122,524 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 122,524 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 112,075 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 105,127 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 105,127 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 97,097 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 97,097 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 89,937 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,599 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 HRE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRE, 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 HRE is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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