2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SL02 ODP
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 152,932 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL02 ODP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2024
- 152,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL02 ODP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Discovery (SL02 ODP) between November 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 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: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Brake performance not tested due to tyres fouling suspension (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”.
SL02 ODP Mileage History
- 15/11/2021143,152 mi
- 08/11/2022152,795 mi+9,643 mi
- 29/11/2022152,914 mi+119 mi
- 18/12/2024152,932 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 3,163 miles per year across 4 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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