2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · ML02 DVB
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 127,129 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML02 DVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 127,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML02 DVB 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 (ML02 DVB) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Fuel system component leaking back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
ML02 DVB Mileage History
- 06/03/2024122,297 mi
- 19/03/2024122,308 mi+11 mi
- 04/04/2024122,318 mi+10 mi
- 04/04/2024122,324 mi+6 mi
- 13/03/2026127,129 mi+4,805 mi
Average of roughly 2,393 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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