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AY52 YGF

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,842 mi
Last recorded172,842 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 172,842 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 169,437 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 169,430 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 167,181 miles

oil leaks

Pass 13 Nov 2014 155,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 155,199 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 145,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hi level stop light not working

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 145,185 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hi level stop light not working

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 134,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 130,223 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 124,782 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 115,704 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 99,539 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 97,656 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,617 miles

corrosion on exhaust,rear pads low,front pads low †corrosion on disc's,front tyres near limit.

Pass 19 May 2006 46,462 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 YGF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGF, 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 YGF registered?

AY52 YGF is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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