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AY52 LXA

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,528 mi
Last recorded121,528 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 121,528 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

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))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 116,424 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 111,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 110,208 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 110,208 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 108,840 miles

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

Central Exhaust poor

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 108,668 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 108,668 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 107,914 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 107,853 miles

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 107,189 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 107,189 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 106,174 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 105,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2013 105,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 113,731 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 108,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 102,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 96,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 83,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,959 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 62,381 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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 LXA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 LXA registered?

AY52 LXA is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is AY52 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 LXA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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