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GU62 PYS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,844 mi
Last recorded176,844 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 PYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 176,844 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 173,919 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front shocks corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed back row (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 173,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm back row (7.1.2 (b))

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

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front shocks corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed back row (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 173,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 156,821 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 156,798 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 145,994 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 135,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 123,175 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 110,154 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 110,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,085 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 97,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut open to cords also nail In tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,254 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 86,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,506 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 PYS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PYS, 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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GU62 PYS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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