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AY52 YHO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,914 mi
Last recorded156,914 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 156,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight leak from rear hub seal

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Binding slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 156,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight leak from rear hub seal

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Binding slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 155,020 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Binding slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 155,018 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Reversing lamp not switching off when reverse de selected showing white light to rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Reversing lamp not switching off when reverse de selected showing white light to rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Binding slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 153,746 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar damper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Binding slightly when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 151,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 147,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 147,925 miles

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Rear axle seal leaking on to brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 146,579 miles

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2019 144,385 miles

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2019 144,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2018 142,269 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 142,263 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 140,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near to where pipe joins to rear brake hose. Brake pipe covered with grease. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near to where pipe joins to rear brake hose. Brake pipe covered with grease. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 137,177 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 135,280 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 135,194 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 131,869 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 131,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 128,474 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 124,985 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 118,137 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 108,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 91,780 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 80,858 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 70,025 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,067 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 YHO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YHO, 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 YHO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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