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AJ62 HWS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,305 mi
Last recorded167,305 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 HWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 167,305 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 155,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to legal limit and very low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 143,896 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 143,895 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leak from the power steering rack

Play in offside track rod

Pass 16 Dec 2022 134,872 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 125,447 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 116,485 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 107,337 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Rear suspension top arm front bushes worn

Pass 18 Dec 2018 95,219 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,678 miles

n/s and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,334 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 53,377 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 53,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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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AJ62 HWS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ62 HWS, 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 AJ62 HWS registered?

AJ62 HWS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is AJ62 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 HWS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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