2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · RO52 VAD
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 165,657 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO52 VAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2024
- 165,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO52 VAD 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 (RO52 VAD) between January 2023 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
RO52 VAD Mileage History
- 13/01/2023161,372 mi
- 17/01/2023161,417 mi+45 mi
- 24/11/2023163,839 mi+2,422 mi
- 26/11/2024165,650 mi+1,811 mi
- 03/12/2024165,657 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,269 miles per year across 5 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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