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SL62 PZM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,622 mi
Last recorded146,622 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 PZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 146,622 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 146,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 139,891 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material applied material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded heavily undersealed (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 131,427 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 131,385 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 121,870 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 112,762 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 98,738 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 98,675 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged in luggage compartment (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,050 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 79,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,151 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,892 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,652 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,911 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 43,911 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,082 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 38,082 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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SL62 PZM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL62 PZM, 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 SL62 PZM registered?

SL62 PZM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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