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PF62 NLZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,429 mi
Last recorded57,429 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF62 NLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 57,429 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front upper bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 57,429 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front upper bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 45,921 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 45,921 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 45,665 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 45,443 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

air suspension light on dash - system obviously working

limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Pass 29 Oct 2021 42,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 41,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,486 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2017 34,178 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 28,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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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PF62 NLZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PF62 NLZ, 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 PF62 NLZ registered?

PF62 NLZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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The MOT history for PF62 NLZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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