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GY62 TVJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,678 mi
Last recorded106,678 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 TVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 106,678 miles

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

Offside sidestep showing signs of deterioration

Pass 7 Aug 2025 97,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sidestep showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2024 88,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,408 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 81,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 74,413 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 74,413 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,019 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 66,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,679 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 51,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, also damage to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, also damage to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 44,350 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 44,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 38,580 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 35,569 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 35,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 25,775 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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GY62 TVJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY62 TVJ, 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 GY62 TVJ registered?

GY62 TVJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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