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FV62 BYL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,130 mi
Last recorded93,130 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 BYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 93,130 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,557 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 85,466 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 80,597 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 80,596 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,828 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 63,823 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 59,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,963 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 53,481 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,868 miles

Engine bay covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Vehicle under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,350 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 44,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,824 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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FV62 BYL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV62 BYL, 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 FV62 BYL registered?

FV62 BYL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FV62 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 BYL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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