2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SC51 MBX
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 120,442 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC51 MBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 120,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC51 MBX 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 (SC51 MBX) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 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: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SC51 MBX Mileage History
- 03/06/2024115,771 mi
- 09/05/2025117,823 mi+2,052 mi
- 09/05/2025117,823 mi
- 01/06/2026120,431 mi+2,608 mi
- 05/06/2026120,442 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 2,331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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