2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · NJ02 VTU
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 233,200 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ02 VTU Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 233,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (55 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ02 VTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Discovery (NJ02 VTU) between December 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (55 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Steering (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 2.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
NJ02 VTU Mileage History
- 06/12/200534,200 mi
- 24/04/200735,858 mi+1,658 mi
- 17/04/200848,397 mi+12,539 mi
- 01/04/200958,383 mi+9,986 mi
- 02/04/200958,383 mi
- 29/03/201069,809 mi+11,426 mi
- 08/04/201069,989 mi+180 mi
- 29/03/201179,372 mi+9,383 mi
- 31/03/201179,430 mi+58 mi
- 26/03/201288,303 mi+8,873 mi
- 28/03/201288,356 mi+53 mi
- 20/07/201291,243 mi+2,887 mi
- 19/07/201399,347 mi+8,104 mi
- 19/07/201399,347 mi
- 21/07/2014116,808 mi+17,461 mi
- 23/04/2015118,958 mi+2,150 mi
- 30/03/2016124,962 mi+6,004 mi
- 30/03/2016124,962 mi
- 24/04/2017130,624 mi+5,662 mi
- 03/04/2018138,408 mi+7,784 mi
- 30/04/2019148,245 mi+9,837 mi
- 25/02/2020152,043 mi+3,798 mi
- 20/02/2021156,484 mi+4,441 mi
- 05/05/2021156,489 mi+5 mi
- 07/05/2021156,502 mi+13 mi
- 25/04/2022158,762 mi+2,260 mi
- 03/05/2023163,534 mi+4,772 mi
- 24/04/2024167,307 mi+3,773 mi
- 24/04/2024167,307 mi
- 07/05/2025171,377 mi+4,070 mi
- 07/05/2025171,377 mi
- 25/06/2026233,200 mi+61,823 mi
Average of roughly 9,684 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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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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