2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · ML52 EVS
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 160,009 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML52 EVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 160,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML52 EVS 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 (ML52 EVS) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 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: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play REAR JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
ML52 EVS Mileage History
- 12/01/2023118,377 mi
- 19/01/2023118,430 mi+53 mi
- 14/03/2024125,895 mi+7,465 mi
- 10/03/2025139,709 mi+13,814 mi
- 28/02/2026160,009 mi+20,300 mi
Average of roughly 13,303 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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