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AY52 YHU

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,857 mi
Last recorded184,857 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 184,857 miles

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

Offside Front tyre badly perished

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 184,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 181,082 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 168,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 158,774 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 154,011 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 154,011 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 152,874 miles

N/S wiper split at ends but still clearing screen.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S mirror has cracked but not effecting rear view

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 152,874 miles

N/S wiper split at ends but still clearing screen.

O/S mirror has cracked but not effecting rear view

Pass 26 Nov 2010 140,865 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 121,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 121,362 miles

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 29 Nov 2008 104,914 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 104,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 82,380 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 69,286 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 YHU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

AY52 YHU is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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