2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · AR51 FZU
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 171,212 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR51 FZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 171,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR51 FZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Discovery (AR51 FZU) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
AR51 FZU Mileage History
- 13/06/2022160,060 mi
- 23/06/2023165,555 mi+5,495 mi
- 23/06/2023165,555 mi
- 06/07/2026171,198 mi+5,643 mi
- 13/07/2026171,212 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,732 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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