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AO62 NPJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,634 mi
Last recorded92,634 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 NPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 92,634 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 92,634 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper/hose connection area (1.1.3 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 88,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,768 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 85,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 84,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,147 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,733 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 76,614 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 71,438 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,701 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,673 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted to vehicle

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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AO62 NPJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO62 NPJ, 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 AO62 NPJ registered?

AO62 NPJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is AO62 NPJ safe to buy?

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