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MF62 ELJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,941 mi
Last recorded131,941 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 ELJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 131,941 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 127,357 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Unable to test rear seat due to excessive luggage.

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 119,310 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 109,427 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Aug 2021 98,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,324 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,043 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,678 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 68,678 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MF62 ELJ 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 MF62 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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MF62 ELJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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