2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · JS52 MUD
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 171,011 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JS52 MUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 171,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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JS52 MUD Mileage History
- 08/02/2022156,938 mi
- 18/01/2023162,142 mi+5,204 mi
- 26/06/2023162,220 mi+78 mi
- 30/01/2025167,242 mi+5,022 mi
- 26/01/2026171,011 mi+3,769 mi
Average of roughly 3,550 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS52 MUD 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 (JS52 MUD) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brake performance not tested pads down to metal n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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