2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · NK02 VKO
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 181,424 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK02 VKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 181,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK02 VKO 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 (NK02 VKO) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NK02 VKO Mileage History
- 30/11/2023170,755 mi
- 16/01/2024170,762 mi+7 mi
- 14/01/2025177,369 mi+6,607 mi
- 21/01/2025177,370 mi+1 mi
- 07/01/2026181,424 mi+4,054 mi
Average of roughly 5,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
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