2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · VF02 MWM
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 191,383 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF02 MWM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2022
- 191,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF02 MWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Discovery (VF02 MWM) between December 2021 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VF02 MWM Mileage History
- 02/12/2021191,353 mi
- 21/01/2022191,383 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 219 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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