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LR62 VGE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,742 mi
Last recorded123,742 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 VGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 123,742 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,656 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 91,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

all rear seats folded flat

Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,398 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 74,394 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive O/s drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,844 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,434 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,241 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2020 62,240 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,723 miles

Diesel particulate filter warning on dash panel

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 56,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Has ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diesel particulate filter warning on dash panel

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,706 miles

3rd seatbelts not checked due to seats down flat

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row (child seat fitted and seat flat) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,167 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,681 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 22,595 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 22,593 miles

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

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

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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LR62 VGE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 LR62 VGE, 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 LR62 VGE registered?

LR62 VGE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is LR62 VGE safe to buy?

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