2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · G4 TRT
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 172,337 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G4 TRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 172,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G4 TRT 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 (G4 TRT) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both head lights (4.”.
G4 TRT Mileage History
- 16/07/2024160,075 mi
- 17/07/2024160,084 mi+9 mi
- 26/07/2024160,111 mi+27 mi
- 26/07/2025167,830 mi+7,719 mi
- 18/07/2026172,337 mi+4,507 mi
Average of roughly 6,118 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: Good
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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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
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