2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · PF02 TVC
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 209,817 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF02 TVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 209,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF02 TVC 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 (PF02 TVC) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 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 (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
PF02 TVC Mileage History
- 09/06/2023197,238 mi
- 30/05/2024201,872 mi+4,634 mi
- 03/06/2025205,270 mi+3,398 mi
- 28/05/2026209,513 mi+4,243 mi
- 09/07/2026209,817 mi+304 mi
Average of roughly 4,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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