2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · GD02 TMV
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 169,893 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD02 TMV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2023
- 169,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD02 TMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Discovery (GD02 TMV) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2023 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment upper and lower (2.1”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
GD02 TMV Mileage History
- 05/08/2022162,655 mi
- 09/08/2022162,655 mi
- 07/08/2023169,893 mi+7,238 mi
- 09/08/2023169,893 mi
Average of roughly 7,161 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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