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AY52 YHV

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,537 mi
Last recorded142,537 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 142,537 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 138,566 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 138,565 miles

Power steering malfunctioning heavy (2.3.3a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 133,256 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 133,251 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads worn unevenly.

o/s/r suspension slightly low when carried out test.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 133,227 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel filter corroded

Number plate lights deteriorating [ dim]

Oil leak

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling deteriorated [ cracking]

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 128,524 miles

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

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

rear exaust flange very corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 128,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exaust flange very corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 124,993 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear bump stip missing

Pass 7 May 2011 106,585 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 106,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F BRAKE DISC ON INSIDE BADLY SCORED

Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,636 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 69,015 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 56,677 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 56,676 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ace suspension pipes leaking fluid

Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,226 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 YHV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

AY52 YHV is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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