2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · FM52 CXC

The Discovery shows a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 5 October 2022 at 145,429 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 7 October 2021 at 137,542 miles was equally clean. The only blemish is a failure on 7 July 2021 at 137,478 miles, though the DVSA entry records no specific defects, implying the failure likely stemmed from administrative or unlogged test conditions rather than a mechanical fault. No worsening pattern emerges across the three-year window. Mileage sits at a typical level for a 24-year-old vehicle. The record shows 137,478 miles in July 2021 rising to 145,429 by October 2022, an accumulation of roughly 7,951 miles in fifteen months or about 6,360 miles per year. This aligns with the expected average of 6,060 annually. A three-month gap between the July 2021 failure and the October 2021 pass suggests the owner corrected the issue promptly, but the sparse history of only three entries limits insight into earlier upkeep. Given the clean advisories and absence of flagged corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust faults, the MOT data alone reveals no active mechanical risks. The lack of recorded advisories across both passes indicates previous owners likely kept basic consumables within tolerance. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity beneath the chassis, as 2002 Discoverys are prone to hidden chassis rust not always caught in a standard test. Check the coil springs, binding calipers, and steering joints in person given the vehicle's age and off-road design. The unexplained July 2021 failure warrants a look at the original test paperwork if available. Otherwise, the recorded history supports a sound used purchase from a mechanical-evidence standpoint.