Land Rover Discovery Td5 Gs (2002)
2002 Land Rover Discovery Td5 Gs
CarHunch analysed 114 real MOT records for the 2002 Land Rover Discovery Td5 Gs. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 Discovery TD5 is a tough prospect for MOT: only 36% pass first time, well below the 80% UK average, and the median CarHunch score of 25 reflects serious underlying issues. On the positive side, dangerous defects are non-existent in this cohort, so catastrophic failures aren't the worry—it's the cumulative wear and niggling problems that rack up.
These vehicles are averaging 166,500 miles, which is substantial for a 22-year-old car, and that heavy use correlates with 0.75 failures per test, indicating tired components across the board. If you're considering one, budget for remedial work before purchase and plan for regular maintenance; this is a capable workhorse but only if you're prepared for the upkeep it demands.
What to check before buying a 2002 Land Rover Discovery Td5 Gs
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Land Rover Discovery Td5 Gs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Land Rover Discovery Td5 Gs vehicles fall between 139,480 and 189,870 miles.
2002 Land Rover Discovery Td5 Gs — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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