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HJ62 MJU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,200 mi
Last recorded57,200 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 MJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 57,200 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 52,372 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 49,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,717 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,646 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,977 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 37,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2016 28,049 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 27,461 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,292 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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HJ62 MJU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ62 MJU, 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 HJ62 MJU registered?

HJ62 MJU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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