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DL62 TVW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,176 mi
Last recorded161,176 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL62 TVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 161,176 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 156,527 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 152,213 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 147,200 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 145,105 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 145,105 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 128,301 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 110,311 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 110,311 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake flexi loose /leaking tightened up (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 101,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 95,967 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,227 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,196 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped quite bad (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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DL62 TVW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Brown 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 DL62 TVW, 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 DL62 TVW registered?

DL62 TVW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is DL62 TVW safe to buy?

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