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LG62 ELJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,336 mi
Last recorded138,336 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 ELJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 138,336 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingess to letters (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 113,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 91,994 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,872 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,234 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 65,234 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wheel arch trim (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,925 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,925 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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LG62 ELJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG62 ELJ, 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 LG62 ELJ registered?

LG62 ELJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is LG62 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 ELJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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