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MV62 NWS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,097 mi
Last recorded207,097 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 NWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 207,097 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side steps corroded.

Small chips in windscreen.

Surface corrosion on chassis.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 194,930 miles

Front Several chips in windscreen swept area, not affecting drivers view of the road

Fuel tank heat shield worn around fastener, but otherwise secure

Nearside Front Light misting of oil around steering rack arm

Offside Front Light misting of oil around steering rack arm

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion around chassis

Fail 15 Aug 2024 194,930 miles

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

Front Several chips in windscreen swept area, not affecting drivers view of the road

Fuel tank heat shield worn around fastener, but otherwise secure

Nearside Front Headlamp unit loose, but otherwise secure

Nearside Front Light misting of oil around steering rack arm

Offside Front Light misting of oil around steering rack arm

Offside Front Position light flickering

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion around chassis

Pass 16 Aug 2023 182,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen damaged in 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose but secure

Offside Front position lamp flickering

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear seats in stowage position , unable to check 3rd row seatbelt installation

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2022 168,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil around N/S/F steering arm

Offside Front Headlight slightly loose, but otherwise secure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Several chips in windscreen swept area, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Aug 2021 154,696 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 154,695 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 138,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads worn to approx (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fixed Sidstep corroding underneath

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper rigid brake pipe corroding near chassis fixing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Several stone chips in windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Unable to inspect 3rd Row Seats/seat belts due to fitted shelf unit

Fail 6 Aug 2020 138,511 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid becoming dark in colour, recommend brake fluid change

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads worn to approx (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fixed Sidstep corroding underneath

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upper rigid brake pipe corroding near chassis fixing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Several stone chips in windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Unable to inspect 3rd Row Seats/seat belts due to fitted shelf unit

Pass 28 Aug 2019 128,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to check rear seat belts, shelf fitted.

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

o/s sidestep badly corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2019 128,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to check rear seat belts, shelf fitted.

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

o/s sidestep badly corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 116,152 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts, shelf fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 105,941 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 91,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 91,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MV62 NWS 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 68.8%.

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 MV62 NWS, 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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MV62 NWS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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