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RK62 WRU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,340 mi
Last recorded175,340 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 WRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 175,340 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 159,707 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 141,375 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 125,794 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2023 125,712 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative o/s and n/s (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2022 109,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 92,548 miles

under trays prevent full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2020 83,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,399 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,023 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine warning lamp on in dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,986 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

Offside Rear Baby seat fitted

Oil leak by turbo

Rear Boot seat in down position not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belts

Fail 16 Sep 2016 43,691 miles

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

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine warning light o in dash

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

Offside Rear Baby seat fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY WORN (3.5.1g)

Oil leak by turbo

Rear Boot seat in down position not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belts

Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seats in centre and offside rear imparing seat belt inspection.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 to 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 80 to 90% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Goodyear 255/55R19/111V Nail in tread. Also tread low towards edges.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 30,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seats in centre and offside rear imparing seat belt inspection.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 to 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sticker within swept area to nearside. (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 80 to 90% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Goodyear 255/55R19/111V Nail in tread. Also tread low towards edges.

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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RK62 WRU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK62 WRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK62 WRU registered?

RK62 WRU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is RK62 WRU safe to buy?

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