Official DVLA Record

2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · PL02 EFV

PL02 EFV

2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2002. Recorded mileage 210,123 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
2002 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 09/03/2026
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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/03/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2002
Engine
2495cc

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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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PL02 EFV Mileage History

  1. 23/01/2023192,235 mi
  2. 07/02/2024195,296 mi+3,061 mi
  3. 07/02/2024195,296 mi
  4. 10/03/2025201,339 mi+6,043 mi
  5. 27/01/2026210,123 mi+8,784 mi

Average of roughly 5,939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

PL02 EFV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Jun 2026, 03:21
MOT Analysis

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”.

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