2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · WN02 OSP

The 2.5-litre Td5 diesel Discovery typically returns around 25-30 mpg in real-world driving, though the very low recorded mileage suggests this example may have seen more short journeys which can be harsh on diesel engines. Road tax for a vehicle of this age and engine size falls within the cheaper pre-2006 tax bands, typically £165-£305 per year depending on exact CO2 figures. Insurance will likely place this in group 13-15, so expect premiums in the £350-£600 range. Annual maintenance on an older Discovery can easily run £400-£800 given the complexity of the vehicle and the cost of Land Rover parts, with timing belt replacement on the Td5 engine being a particularly significant cost of around £500-£700 when due.

The repeated advisories for offside front suspension arm ball joints are the priority inspection point — jack the vehicle and rock each front wheel to check for play, and inspect the bushes and arms for wear and corrosion. Examine all four tyres closely for perishing, cracking, and uneven wear, particularly on the rear pair which have been flagged at consecutive tests. Beyond the MOT data, the Td5 engine is known for injector wiring loom issues, so inspect the engine bay wiring carefully. Check the chassis and underbody for corrosion, as the model aggregate data lists corrosion as a top MOT failure reason across 167,000 examples. Inspect the transfer box, prop shafts, and differentials for oil leaks and play, and test the full range of gears in the transfer box.