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AY52 YLK

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,786 mi
Last recorded167,786 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 167,786 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 163,357 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 160,439 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 157,135 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 153,024 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting support mount area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 148,264 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail near support mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 145,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front of inner sill body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2019 142,365 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2018 140,542 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper brace corroded and holed

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 140,531 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both sides on hubs upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis close to shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Body panel insecure quarter panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper brace corroded and holed

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 133,594 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cannot check all chassis due to excess mud build up

cannot check brake lines due to excess mud build up

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2017 133,589 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel nut(s) missing locking wheel nuts incorrect and not securing the wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cannot check all chassis due to excess mud build up

cannot check brake lines due to excess mud build up

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2016 126,837 miles

underbody rust

Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,342 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 118,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 109,418 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 109,418 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 102,673 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 102,673 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,257 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2012 95,811 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,277 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 88,277 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 82,386 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 82,386 miles

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

Both front brake discs below manufactorers specification 20mm minimum rec is 22mm

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,525 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 69,720 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 63,740 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,144 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 YLK is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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