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GJ62 BNX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,014 mi
Last recorded106,014 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 BNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 106,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner steering gator oil dampness

Fail 21 Jul 2026 106,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner steering gator oil dampness

Pass 28 Jul 2025 102,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 98,887 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 98,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 95,374 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 90,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,424 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,136 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

road test carried out for brakes

Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,631 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,480 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,026 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,652 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,485 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pump to rack (2.3.3b)

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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GJ62 BNX 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 GJ62 BNX, 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 GJ62 BNX registered?

GJ62 BNX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ62 BNX 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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