2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SW51 JCB
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 174,607 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW51 JCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 174,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW51 JCB 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 (SW51 JCB) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 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 (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light to rear. (4.4.3 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SW51 JCB Mileage History
- 08/10/2022149,321 mi
- 08/10/2022149,321 mi
- 09/10/2023158,313 mi+8,992 mi
- 08/10/2024166,821 mi+8,508 mi
- 29/09/2025174,607 mi+7,786 mi
Average of roughly 8,493 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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