2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · FM52 ABX
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 203,595 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM52 ABX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2022
- 203,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM52 ABX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Discovery (FM52 ABX) between January 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
FM52 ABX Mileage History
- 24/01/200631,727 mi
- 30/01/200745,569 mi+13,842 mi
- 18/10/200753,113 mi+7,544 mi
- 16/10/200862,770 mi+9,657 mi
- 18/10/200862,805 mi+35 mi
- 16/10/200972,335 mi+9,530 mi
- 09/10/201080,624 mi+8,289 mi
- 11/10/201190,510 mi+9,886 mi
- 12/10/201294,149 mi+3,639 mi
- 12/10/201294,149 mi
- 21/10/201397,941 mi+3,792 mi
- 26/11/201498,462 mi+521 mi
- 29/10/2015114,800 mi+16,338 mi
- 17/11/2016137,072 mi+22,272 mi
- 17/11/2016137,072 mi
- 16/11/2017155,295 mi+18,223 mi
- 15/10/2018171,025 mi+15,730 mi
- 10/10/2019182,692 mi+11,667 mi
- 15/09/2020190,730 mi+8,038 mi
- 12/02/2022203,595 mi+12,865 mi
Average of roughly 10,707 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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