Official DVLA Record

2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SP52 BNL

SP52 BNL

2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 158,953 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
2002 · Dundee
MOT Status
Valid until 30/08/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
158,953 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/08/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2002
Engine
2495cc

SP52 BNL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 28/08/2025
  • 158,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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SP52 BNL Mileage History

  1. 09/08/2022156,199 mi
  2. 04/08/2023156,990 mi+791 mi
  3. 22/08/2024158,051 mi+1,061 mi
  4. 28/08/2025158,953 mi+902 mi

Average of roughly 902 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

SP52 BNL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 18:49
MOT Analysis

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 (SP52 BNL) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.

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