2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · BU02 NSY
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 118,531 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU02 NSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 118,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU02 NSY 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 (BU02 NSY) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to Pad Missing (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))”.
BU02 NSY Mileage History
- 30/04/2024107,111 mi
- 30/04/2024107,112 mi+1 mi
- 28/05/2025112,911 mi+5,799 mi
- 27/05/2026118,517 mi+5,606 mi
- 29/05/2026118,531 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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