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AY52 WZS

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

223,123 mi
Last recorded223,123 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 223,123 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 172,103 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody under sealed

Pass 1 Jun 2022
Fail 30 May 2022

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt of the wrong type Harness fitted (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt of the wrong type Harness fitted (7.1.2 (c))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Do Not stay On When Ignition Switch Turned Off (4.2.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch Ignition Has To Be On For Them To Work (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 157,543 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 137,601 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 137,243 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 122,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2016 119,945 miles

front discs wearing thin

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 27 Nov 2015 113,706 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 106,227 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 106,210 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 101,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 92,360 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 86,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

signs of corrosion throughout exhaust system/hanger mounts.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,319 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 69,323 miles

rear seats stowed under pet transporter.slight corrosion to centre exhaust section.osr bunpstop missing nsr bumpstop deteriorating.slight lip on front brake discs.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 69,320 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear seats stowed under pet transporter.slight corrosion to centre exhaust section.osr bunpstop missing nsr bumpstop deteriorating.slight lip on front brake discs.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,496 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 56,818 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,789 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,945 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 WZS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WZS, 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 WZS registered?

AY52 WZS is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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