2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SP02 EFC
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 106,473 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP02 EFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 106,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP02 EFC 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 (SP02 EFC) between January 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced where”; “Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
SP02 EFC Mileage History
- 25/01/202294,954 mi
- 17/02/202398,440 mi+3,486 mi
- 17/02/2024101,254 mi+2,814 mi
- 11/09/2025106,473 mi+5,219 mi
- 06/12/2025106,473 mi
Average of roughly 2,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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