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AY52 YMH

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

176,193 mi
Last recorded176,193 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 176,193 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 176,185 miles

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

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Rear bumper has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Drop arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 169,209 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 169,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding brake caliper slow contribution (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative power steering is stiff to operate (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock absorber detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 162,766 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 162,751 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding brake caliper siezed (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 157,111 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 157,106 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper siezed (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 151,809 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 151,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working offside and nearside (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and nearside front (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn drop arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 144,777 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 144,767 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 137,567 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 137,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 129,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shock absorber towers (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shock absorber tower (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 129,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shock absorber towers (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shock absorber tower (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,340 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 119,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,911 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 112,911 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

front prop shaft joint rear worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 107,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake back plates corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 100,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 92,969 miles

rear bump stops missing

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 89,285 miles

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside mirror cracked

rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Jan 2011 89,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside mirror cracked

rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 81,535 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL ON MOT LIMIT

SIGNIFICANT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX

Fail 7 Jan 2010 81,535 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL ON MOT LIMIT

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

SIGNIFICANT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX

Pass 18 Dec 2008 68,061 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,674 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 57,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,302 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 YMH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 YMH, 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 YMH is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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