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SL62 UWB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,521 mi
Last recorded171,521 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 171,521 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 169,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed belt with fault in 3rd row n/s/r (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 161,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low edge 4,4,3,mm on outer edge with damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,4,3,mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,4,3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to check rear seat belts loading bay full

Fail 8 Sep 2023 161,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear bumper reflector cracked/broken (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc worn/scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low edge 4,4,3,mm on outer edge with damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,4,3,mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc shield corroded/holed

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc with wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,4,3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to check rear seat belts loading bay full

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Sep 2022 139,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 125,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on inner edge and on 3-5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bottom hub bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 1mm to bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 1mm to bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Oct 2019 87,968 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,832 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,417 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,852 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Zero emissions detected at EGA

Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,218 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 41,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UWB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Gold 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 SL62 UWB, 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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SL62 UWB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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