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AY52 YMP

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

287,929 mi
Last recorded287,929 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 287,929 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 283,345 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 180,394 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 176,822 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 174,245 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 162,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 151,887 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 147,139 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,948 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 112,948 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 103,946 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 7 Nov 2012 98,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

offside front door locking mech faulty

Pass 15 Oct 2011 92,780 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,021 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 75,377 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off and near side front brake discs show wear and a lipped edge.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked and show splits at the tread.

rear row of seats were not installed at the time of the test.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,377 miles

off and near side front brake discs show wear and a lipped edge.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked and show splits at the tread.

rear row of seats were not installed at the time of the test.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 67,062 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)

engine oil level on minimum limit.

exhaust corrosion.

front registration plate shows slight backing lift.

off and near side front brake discs show a lip.

off and near side rear suspension bump stops are missing.

undervehicle oil contamination.

various steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 67,062 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil level on minimum limit.

exhaust corrosion.

front registration plate shows slight backing lift.

off and near side front brake discs show a lip.

off and near side rear suspension bump stops are missing.

undervehicle oil contamination.

various steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,055 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 YMP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YMP, 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 YMP is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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