2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · ML52 ENH
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 143,122 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML52 ENH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/03/2024
- 143,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML52 ENH 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 (ML52 ENH) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fliockering (4.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickering (4.2.3 (c))”.
ML52 ENH Mileage History
- 04/03/2022132,460 mi
- 02/03/2023136,565 mi+4,105 mi
- 09/03/2023136,565 mi
- 07/03/2024143,122 mi+6,557 mi
Average of roughly 5,305 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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