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HJ62 VGD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,393 mi
Last recorded116,393 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 116,393 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 110,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 110,668 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 103,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,049 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 87,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,676 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,163 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,441 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,938 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim missing but not allowing wheel to protrude or displaying any sharp edges

Fail 14 Mar 2017 27,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim missing but not allowing wheel to protrude or displaying any sharp edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,792 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,154 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 VGD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

HJ62 VGD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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