2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · DX02 MUD
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 140,638 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX02 MUD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 140,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX02 MUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Discovery (DX02 MUD) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
DX02 MUD Mileage History
- 14/06/2022137,668 mi
- 20/06/2023138,159 mi+491 mi
- 21/10/2024139,808 mi+1,649 mi
- 04/11/2025140,638 mi+830 mi
Average of roughly 875 miles per year across 4 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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