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HJ62 MKG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,583 mi
Last recorded144,583 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 144,583 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 144,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 119,988 miles

Emissions not detected

Fail 24 Sep 2024 119,977 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not detected

Pass 26 Sep 2023 97,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 97,147 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 95,066 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 89,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,945 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,063 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 52,057 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,044 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 44,128 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2015 34,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MKG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 HJ62 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

HJ62 MKG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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