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AY52 LUJ

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

166,729 mi
Last recorded166,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 166,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

reverse light inop

Fail 15 Jun 2026 166,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

reverse light inop

Pass 15 May 2025 165,496 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 165,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 163,796 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 162,092 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 160,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 160,984 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 158,040 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 153,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front anti roll bar damper attachment bush worn

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

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

brake servo has reduced assistance

Pass 4 Dec 2018 149,028 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bracket marked with chalk in front of anti roll bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms front bush's marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 144,979 miles

o/s/f shocker lower bush worn

Pass 8 Dec 2016 140,109 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 134,223 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 129,181 miles

n/s/r rebound rubber missing

Pass 5 Dec 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 123,902 miles

nearside front shockabsorber bush deterioated

Pass 12 Dec 2012 121,231 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 118,307 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 118,306 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 108,092 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 97,078 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 97,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 85,431 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,482 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,097 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 45,789 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 LUJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

AY52 LUJ is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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