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AY52 YLH

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,781 mi
Last recorded152,781 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 152,781 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 152,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) track rod end worn (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 144,651 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 144,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 138,784 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 129,514 miles

Rear Chassis slightly corroded

Rear bump stops missing

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 15 Nov 2016 125,460 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2016 125,460 miles

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking

oil leak

water leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 121,088 miles

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 19 Nov 2015 121,088 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Dec 2014 116,140 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 116,115 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 109,077 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Feb 2013 102,742 miles

front brake imbalance at 24% o/s/f brake pad on limit

play in n/s/f tack rod end close to limit

Pass 3 Jan 2012 92,799 miles

o/s/r brake pad getting low

Pass 20 Dec 2010 82,927 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 82,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 71,431 miles

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

both rear tyres low

slight play in nearside drag link ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,352 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 51,806 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 51,791 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 43,331 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 33,723 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 YLH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YLH, 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 YLH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 December 2002.

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