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AB52 MUD

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,013 mi
Last recorded175,013 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 175,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 173,645 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 173,569 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 173,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 172,134 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 171,525 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 171,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre stop lamp not working.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 171,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2012 156,552 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 137,477 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 136,916 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 136,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 123,776 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 111,458 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 92,309 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 92,309 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 66,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 45,997 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 45,996 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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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AB52 MUD is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AB52 MUD, 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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AB52 MUD is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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