2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R10 HBE
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 195,603 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R10 HBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 195,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R10 HBE 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 (R10 HBE) between June 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 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: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
R10 HBE Mileage History
- 15/06/2023187,316 mi
- 20/02/2025195,052 mi+7,736 mi
- 05/03/2025195,062 mi+10 mi
- 31/03/2026195,562 mi+500 mi
- 11/04/2026195,603 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 2,936 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: 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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