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GU62 BYL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,032 mi
Last recorded44,032 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 BYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 44,032 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 44,010 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 42,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 37,938 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 34,672 miles

Rear brake pads appear wearing low

Pass 5 Nov 2021 32,103 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 32,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 28,958 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 25,463 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 25,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 19,940 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 19,939 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 14,035 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 11,847 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 9,004 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 9,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GU62 BYL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU62 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU62 BYL registered?

GU62 BYL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is GU62 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 BYL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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