2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · ML02 YDP
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 142,445 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML02 YDP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 142,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML02 YDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Discovery (ML02 YDP) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 because of fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis ”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))”.
ML02 YDP Mileage History
- 13/06/2022142,253 mi
- 24/09/2022107,453 mi-34,800 mi
- 31/07/2026142,445 mi+34,992 mi
Average of roughly 46 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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