2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · WA52 DOU
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 157,541 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA52 DOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 157,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA52 DOU 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 (WA52 DOU) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WA52 DOU Mileage History
- 29/08/2023146,595 mi
- 16/12/2024146,874 mi+279 mi
- 18/12/2024146,876 mi+2 mi
- 08/12/2025157,539 mi+10,663 mi
- 09/12/2025157,541 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,799 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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