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AY52 LVX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,556 mi
Last recorded205,556 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 205,556 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 191,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 191,085 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 169,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

underside muddy

Fail 17 May 2022 169,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

underside muddy

Pass 19 May 2021 156,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 137,823 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 137,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 128,175 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Jan 2018 120,581 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 114,024 miles

front and rear diffs leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,894 miles

multiple oil leaks eng, g/box, transfer case and diffs

Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,321 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 99,731 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2013 99,731 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 91,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 90,164 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 90,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,663 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,700 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,993 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,327 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,570 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 23,165 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 LVX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

AY52 LVX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AY52 LVX safe to buy?

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