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FN62 GDK

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,356 mi
Last recorded70,356 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 GDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 70,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 66,759 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 63,678 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 60,606 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 56,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 52,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 41,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 34,101 miles

engine covers fitted obstructing the full inspection of some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obstructing the full inspection of some under vehicle components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,973 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 20,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FN62 GDK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FN62 GDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN62 GDK registered?

FN62 GDK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FN62 GDK safe to buy?

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