2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · PL02 EFV
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 210,123 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL02 EFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/01/2026
- 210,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL02 EFV 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 (PL02 EFV) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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”; “Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability SWAYBAR PIVOT BOLT (5”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MAKES A NOISE WHE”.
PL02 EFV Mileage History
- 23/01/2023192,235 mi
- 07/02/2024195,296 mi+3,061 mi
- 07/02/2024195,296 mi
- 10/03/2025201,339 mi+6,043 mi
- 27/01/2026210,123 mi+8,784 mi
Average of roughly 5,939 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: Poor
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