2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · GU02 GLK
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 80,858 km. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 80,858 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU02 GLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 80,858 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU02 GLK 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 (GU02 GLK) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 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 (17 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
GU02 GLK Odometer History
- 25/10/202347,787 mi
- 25/10/202347,787 mi
- 17/03/202549,214 mi+1,427 mi
- 19/03/202680,856 mi+31,642 mi
- 01/04/202680,858 km
Average of roughly 13,592 km 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: Average
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