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MX62 GZA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,509 mi
Last recorded134,509 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX62 GZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 134,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

slight injector blow

Pass 29 Jul 2025 124,302 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 116,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 108,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 105,771 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 105,770 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 96,827 miles

nearside and offside body step up / running boards heavily corroded and weak

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2022 96,827 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

nearside and offside body step up / running boards heavily corroded and weak

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,153 miles

nearside and offside body step up / running boards heavily corroded and weak

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 6 Jan 2021 89,151 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside and offside body step up / running boards heavily corroded and weak

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 31 Dec 2019 82,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 58,405 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,370 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,725 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 36,496 miles

0/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 3 Sep 2015 36,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

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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MX62 GZA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MX62 GZA, 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 MX62 GZA registered?

MX62 GZA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is MX62 GZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX62 GZA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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