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AE52 KXK

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,090 mi
Last recorded79,090 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 KXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 79,090 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 78,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis JUST O.K. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 77,916 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,338 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,520 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,458 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,171 miles

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 71,688 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion appearing to o/s/r chassis rail.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,849 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,342 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,167 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,708 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,913 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 41,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,581 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,552 miles

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

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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AE52 KXK is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AE52 KXK, 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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What year was AE52 KXK registered?

AE52 KXK is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AE52 KXK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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