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ED62 HSE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,924 mi
Last recorded98,924 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED62 HSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 98,924 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,532 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Seats folded not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 27 Aug 2025 92,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Seats folded not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 4 Sep 2024 83,009 miles

Surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,993 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 72,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 63,812 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 53,408 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,423 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 39,609 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 29,542 miles

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,104 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 19,944 miles

tyres have small cuts in tread

Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,706 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 15,705 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Dash cam (8.3.1e)

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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ED62 HSE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ED62 HSE, 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 ED62 HSE registered?

ED62 HSE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is ED62 HSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED62 HSE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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