2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · FM52 ABZ
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 123,534 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM52 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 123,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM52 ABZ MOT History
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 (FM52 ABZ) between July 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
FM52 ABZ Mileage History
- 01/07/2022104,184 mi
- 15/06/2023107,839 mi+3,655 mi
- 07/10/2024114,255 mi+6,416 mi
- 08/10/2025118,426 mi+4,171 mi
- 08/09/2026123,534 mi+5,108 mi
Average of roughly 4,620 miles per year across 5 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: Excellent
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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
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