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HJ62 MJY

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,833 mi
Last recorded114,833 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 MJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 114,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge starting to wear slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 x LED out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 x LED not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 106,749 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 106,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 98,393 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 98,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,339 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 82,994 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 57,961 miles

both side steps severely corroded under plastic covers

Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyres has split in the tread

all rear seats removed at the time of test

both front tyres are wearing low 3mm

emissions below dsm limits did not register on equipment

Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,278 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,975 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 MJY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJY, 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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HJ62 MJY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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