2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · BU52 UYV
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 137,236 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU52 UYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 137,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU52 UYV 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 (BU52 UYV) between October 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 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 (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected bellow twisted (5.3.5 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
BU52 UYV Mileage History
- 24/10/2024132,627 mi
- 29/10/2024132,628 mi+1 mi
- 30/10/2025135,787 mi+3,159 mi
- 30/10/2025135,788 mi+1 mi
- 11/06/2026137,236 mi+1,448 mi
Average of roughly 2,829 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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