2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · ML02 YNF
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 177,674 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML02 YNF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2024
- 177,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML02 YNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Discovery (ML02 YNF) between April 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2024 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
ML02 YNF Mileage History
- 27/04/2022172,165 mi
- 06/06/2023175,053 mi+2,888 mi
- 03/06/2024177,646 mi+2,593 mi
- 27/08/2024177,674 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 2,359 miles per year across 4 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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