2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · PA02 BXJ
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 201,683 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PA02 BXJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 201,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PA02 BXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Discovery (PA02 BXJ) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))”.
PA02 BXJ Mileage History
- 13/10/2022197,141 mi
- 30/04/2024201,040 mi+3,899 mi
- 07/05/2024201,041 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/2025201,683 mi+642 mi
Average of roughly 1,568 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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