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LD62 UZK

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,179 mi
Last recorded141,179 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 UZK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 141,179 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 141,179 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 117,772 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 114,757 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 114,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 102,924 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 102,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 85,582 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,278 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,350 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre closer to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2019 55,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre closer to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2018 44,391 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR reflector slightly damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2017 34,129 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 34,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 28,358 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 28,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 22,118 miles

Rear brake pads appear worn low

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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LD62 UZK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LD62 UZK, 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 LD62 UZK registered?

LD62 UZK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is LD62 UZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 UZK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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