2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · CV52 HBC

The Discovery presents as roadworthy on the most recent test, passing cleanly on 23 March 2023 at 51,956 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the available history, with the only blemish being a failure on 16 March 2023 at 51,881 miles that the DVLA record shows as having no defects listed. That failure followed by a pass one week later at near-identical mileage implies an administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a serious fault, and no advisories or repeat defects appear across the three entries. At roughly 24 years old the vehicle shows just 51,956 miles, an average of about 2,165 miles per year. The record jumps from 44,811 miles on 11 March 2022 to 51,881 miles by 16 March 2023, adding only 7,070 miles in a year, still well below typical use. Low annual mileage over two decades suggests long storage periods or light local running, which on a 2002 Land Rover often means damp standing and infrequent lubrication of suspension and brake components rather than high-speed drivetrain wear. The sparse MOT data gives no flagged corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust issues, so the sheet alone offers no red flags. A buyer should still inspect the chassis outriggers, trailing arm mounts, and bulkhead for structural rust given the age and low-use pattern. Check the rear coil springs and brake calipers for binding after standing, and confirm the 2023 failure cause with the prior owner or test station before purchase.