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LV62 DXY

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,572 mi
Last recorded123,572 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 DXY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 123,572 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 120,258 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 114,164 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 101,464 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,596 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,227 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,102 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,841 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,064 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,346 miles

both front & nearside rear tyres close to limit.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 31,346 miles

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

both front & nearside rear tyres close to limit.

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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LV62 DXY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LV62 DXY, 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 LV62 DXY registered?

LV62 DXY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is LV62 DXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 DXY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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