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AF62 JVK

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,966 mi
Last recorded137,966 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 JVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 137,966 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 137,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 119,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 112,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 105,685 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S - Front to rear pipes corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 102,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant level below minimum

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage HP pipe from PAS pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,847 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff misting in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S - slight play ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage HP pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 97,845 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant on minimum mark

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff misting in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S - slight play ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage HP pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear propshaft support rubber split

Pass 13 Feb 2020 93,044 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 93,006 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 82,734 miles

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle and to outer sills

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,834 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 65,834 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 55,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 55,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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AF62 JVK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 85,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF62 JVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF62 JVK registered?

AF62 JVK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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