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NL62 HNR

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,369 mi
Last recorded154,369 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 HNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 154,369 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 154,362 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 144,610 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 144,585 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 144,393 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 134,740 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 131,848 miles

Chassis starting to corrode

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 124,447 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 115,612 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,980 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 90,066 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,726 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 77,722 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 65,376 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 49,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,624 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

front brake pads low

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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NL62 HNR 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 NL62 HNR, 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 NL62 HNR registered?

NL62 HNR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is NL62 HNR safe to buy?

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