2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · NG52 ECN
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 137,775 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,775 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG52 ECN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 137,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG52 ECN 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 (NG52 ECN) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NG52 ECN Mileage History
- 23/05/2024134,498 mi
- 28/05/2024134,520 mi+22 mi
- 20/05/2025136,787 mi+2,267 mi
- 20/05/2026137,744 mi+957 mi
- 02/06/2026137,775 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 1,617 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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