2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · FM52 ABK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean pass record for the last four years. Since the most recent MOT conducted in December 2021 at 188,947 miles, the tester recorded no defects or advisories. This streak indicates that as of the final inspection, the vehicle met all minimum safety and environmental standards required. However, because four and a half years have passed since that last recorded test, the current mechanical condition is unverified and requires a fresh inspection to ensure no new significant faults have developed. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. The data shows steady usage between 2018 and 2021, with the vehicle covering roughly 27,000 miles over that three-year period. There is a significant gap in the records following the December 2021 test, which suggests the vehicle may have been stationary for an extended period or has lacked recent testing. The high cumulative mileage of nearly 189,000 miles places considerable stress on the drivetrain components, engine, and suspension bushings, regardless of the clean MOT history. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the chassis for structural integrity, as Discovery models of this era are prone to hidden corrosion that MOT tests may not always catch until it becomes critical. While the history is relatively clean, the failure in early August 2018 just three days before a successful test suggests minor issues were rectified. Given the age and high mileage, close attention should be paid to fluid leaks, worn coil springs, and the condition of the brake calipers, which are common points of failure on this platform.