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AY52 YGL

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,727 mi
Last recorded191,727 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 191,727 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 191,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 188,603 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 188,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 181,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

all underside getting rusty

gear box lights flashing

rear exhaust system very corroded at fixing flange

Fail 22 Nov 2018 181,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

all underside getting rusty

gear box lights flashing

rear exhaust system very corroded at fixing flange

Pass 28 Nov 2017 172,162 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp lens deteriorated image just meets requirements

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged but vehicle still has obligatory mirror and rear view mirrors fitted

all underbody general corrosion

front wipers starting to smear

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2017 172,092 miles

Emissions not tested oil level to low (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front head lamp lens deteriorated image just meets requirements

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged but vehicle still has obligatory mirror and rear view mirrors fitted

all underbody general corrosion

coolant level low

front wipers starting to smear

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 158,661 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 158,661 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 145,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2014 129,559 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 117,279 miles

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

rear fuel pipes near osr roll bar rusting

Pass 30 May 2012 104,307 miles

exhaust corroding

general wear and corrosion to all brake discs

oil leaks

wipers smear (just meets pass)

Fail 30 May 2012 104,307 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroding

general wear and corrosion to all brake discs

oil leaks

wipers smear (just meets pass)

Pass 27 May 2011 91,345 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 91,277 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 77,013 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre low and is feathered on inside edge

nearside rear tyre low and is feathered on inside edge

offside front tyre low and inside edge is feathered

offside rear tyre low and is feathered on inside edge

Fail 20 May 2010 77,013 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside front tyre low and is feathered on inside edge

nearside rear tyre low and is feathered on inside edge

offside front tyre low and inside edge is feathered

offside rear tyre low and is feathered on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2009 67,370 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 67,370 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,176 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 46,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,740 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 29,722 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 YGL is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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