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FL62 VDN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,266 mi
Last recorded150,266 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 VDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 150,266 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 150,196 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 145,140 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 139,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 132,870 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 127,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 122,524 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 117,480 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 117,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 108,783 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 108,783 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,544 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,431 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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FL62 VDN 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 FL62 VDN, 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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FL62 VDN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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