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AU62 WUD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,127 mi
Last recorded64,127 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 WUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 64,127 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on limit both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 61,192 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 58,410 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 52,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 48,468 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 44,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,807 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 30,815 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 30,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,875 miles

Both O/S tyres have cuts in tread pattern

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F starting to misshape on inner edge

Unable to fully check rear seatbelts due to items in boot

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2015 24,875 miles

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

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

All tyres have cuts in tread pattern

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F starting to misshape on inner edge

Unable to fully check rear seatbelts due to items in boot

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU62 WUD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Gold 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 AU62 WUD, 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 AU62 WUD registered?

AU62 WUD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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The MOT history for AU62 WUD 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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