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GY62 VLC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,093 mi
Last recorded108,093 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 VLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 108,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2016 81,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

engine check light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin apx4-5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper suspension joint/bush has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin apx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 26 Nov 2015 60,416 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not working (3.1.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin apx4-5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper suspension joint/bush has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin apx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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 VLC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLC, 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 GY62 VLC registered?

GY62 VLC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is GY62 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 VLC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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