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AY52 LWL

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,149 mi
Last recorded157,149 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 157,149 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and back (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 145,165 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 129,208 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 129,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 113,249 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 113,249 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 105,686 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 105,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 96,098 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,875 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 86,853 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 78,273 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 70,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,198 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 61,198 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 51,832 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 LWL is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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