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HG62 FRC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,157 mi
Last recorded113,157 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 FRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 113,157 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre prop bearing rubber bush cracking (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 108,271 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2025 108,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2024 102,483 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,585 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 91,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 85,404 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 81,429 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 81,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 70,413 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 70,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,094 miles

Rear slight corrosion on rear brake pipe over axle

Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,727 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,016 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 41,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 30,012 miles

Emissions too low for the smoke tester to pick up

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HG62 FRC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG62 FRC, 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 HG62 FRC registered?

HG62 FRC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is HG62 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 FRC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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