2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · GY52 VKM
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 179,172 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY52 VKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 179,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY52 VKM 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 (GY52 VKM) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 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 (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
GY52 VKM Mileage History
- 05/06/2023171,594 mi
- 20/07/2023171,604 mi+10 mi
- 15/07/2024177,383 mi+5,779 mi
- 06/08/2025179,172 mi+1,789 mi
- 06/08/2025179,172 mi
Average of roughly 3,491 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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