2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · W66 JAG
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 188,685 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W66 JAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 188,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W66 JAG 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 (W66 JAG) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 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), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
W66 JAG Mileage History
- 28/05/2024184,969 mi
- 20/05/2025187,022 mi+2,053 mi
- 20/05/2025187,023 mi+1 mi
- 26/05/2026188,681 mi+1,658 mi
- 28/05/2026188,685 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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