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AY52 LWX

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

187,134 mi
Last recorded187,134 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 187,134 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 183,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs wire rubbing on body (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 183,608 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure corroded brackets (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs wire rubbing on body (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 174,610 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 163,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak sump ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 146,145 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 139,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 132,921 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 121,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 110,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 105,153 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 99,037 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 92,540 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 84,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 77,780 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 71,679 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 71,421 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front brake discs lipped and worn close to manufacturers cut out

Pass 18 Aug 2005 58,181 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 LWX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

AY52 LWX is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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