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2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · BV51 FBC

BV51 FBC

2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 129,846 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
2002 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Sept 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
Recorded Mileage
129,846 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Sept 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2026
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2002
Engine
2495cc
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BV51 FBC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
  • 129,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BV51 FBC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 14:50
MOT Analysis

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 (BV51 FBC) between July 2022 and September 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (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.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

BV51 FBC Mileage History

  1. 27/07/2022121,391 mi
  2. 21/08/2023123,296 mi+1,905 mi
  3. 08/08/2024125,103 mi+1,807 mi
  4. 06/08/2025127,744 mi+2,641 mi
  5. 04/09/2026129,846 mi+2,102 mi

Average of roughly 2,059 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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