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AY52 HRG

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,418 mi
Last recorded213,418 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 213,418 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 213,411 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 197,831 miles

both front sides chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2020 190,095 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 190,064 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine coolant leak

Nearside Front inner wing badly holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Chassis holed behind shock mount

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded and holed

Nearside Rear outrigger excessively holed and corroded

Offside Front Body mount corroded

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 183,528 miles

Coolant leak ()

Hand brake lever not returning correctly

Nearside Rear Body mounting point,outrigger holed

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch holed

Offside Front body mount corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis starting to corrode and split

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint fouling pipe work

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres have splits and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 183,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front body mount corroded

Coolant leak ()

Hand brake lever not returning correctly

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting point,outrigger holed

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch holed

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

Offside Rear chassis starting to corrode and split

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint fouling pipe work

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres have splits and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 176,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 176,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 165,997 miles

Central Oil leak transfer box oil leak ()

Front Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Nearside Front hub has oil leak (no oil on brakes)

Offside Front spot lamp lens cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2017 165,993 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Oil leak transfer box oil leak ()

Front Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Nearside Front hub has oil leak (no oil on brakes)

Offside Front spot lamp lens cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2016 153,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded badly by anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot well (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded by anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

gearbox front output shaft has play

signs of a fuel leak from tank

Fail 15 Mar 2016 153,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded badly by anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot well (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded by anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

gearbox front output shaft has play

high level stop lamp not working

signs of a fuel leak from tank

Pass 23 Mar 2015 146,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 139,974 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 139,970 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 131,797 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 131,796 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 120,712 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,609 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,141 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,305 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,124 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,400 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)

UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS ON REAR MOST SEATS. DUE TO BEING IN FOLDED POSITION.

Pass 21 Sep 2005 29,278 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 HRG is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HRG, 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 HRG is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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