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HJ62 VUP

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,866 mi
Last recorded128,866 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 VUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 128,866 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,959 miles

Engine covers and under-tray are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust emissions too clean to test

Pass 28 Feb 2019 96,435 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 96,435 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 79,715 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all moving slightly (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,220 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

both rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Fail 27 Feb 2017 61,220 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,681 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 VUP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

HJ62 VUP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is HJ62 VUP safe to buy?

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