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BG62 WXC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,176 mi
Last recorded111,176 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 WXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 111,176 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 107,384 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outter (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 101,898 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 101,866 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,000 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 95,973 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to lack of pressure detected at pedal caused by hydraulic fluid leak at failed brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2022 93,508 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 91,834 miles

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

Nearside Front c/v gaiter has a small split

Fail 5 Jun 2021 91,834 miles

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

Nearside Front c/v gaiter has a small split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 89,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,595 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,646 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,690 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,589 miles

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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BG62 WXC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BG62 WXC, 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 BG62 WXC registered?

BG62 WXC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is BG62 WXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 WXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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