2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · NM02 DSV
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 164,382 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NM02 DSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 164,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM02 DSV 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 (NM02 DSV) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 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: Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis repair patch detached (6.1.6”; “Power steering pipe/hose leaking maybe steering box (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
NM02 DSV Mileage History
- 21/08/2023151,924 mi
- 18/09/2023151,954 mi+30 mi
- 14/09/2024158,865 mi+6,911 mi
- 14/05/2025158,915 mi+50 mi
- 12/05/2026164,382 mi+5,467 mi
Average of roughly 4,573 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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