2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · BL51 DGO
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 144,041 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL51 DGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 144,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL51 DGO 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 (BL51 DGO) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BL51 DGO Mileage History
- 17/01/2024132,741 mi
- 24/01/2024132,801 mi+60 mi
- 25/04/2025143,690 mi+10,889 mi
- 25/04/2025143,690 mi
- 01/04/2026144,041 mi+351 mi
Average of roughly 5,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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