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CP62 ABZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,077 mi
Last recorded144,077 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 ABZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 144,077 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 134,541 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 134,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 128,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis rails

Fail 9 Apr 2024 128,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis rails

Fail 11 Mar 2024 127,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2023 116,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 116,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 104,506 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,933 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 28 Nov 2019 85,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,641 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,088 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 65,641 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,698 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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CP62 ABZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CP62 ABZ, 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 CP62 ABZ registered?

CP62 ABZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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