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SL62 UWW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,409 mi
Last recorded122,409 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 122,409 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 120,200 miles

Fuel tank guard corroded and holed

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside chassis undersealed

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside chassis undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2024 116,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

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

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

all 4 suspension arms under sealed

Pass 23 Feb 2023 114,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 111,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension arms are covered in under seal

chassis and all under car is covered in under seal

Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,995 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,277 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,760 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,221 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 86,221 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,171 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 59,169 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Well worn on braking surface

Offside Rear Well worn on braking surface

Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,326 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 45,326 miles

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

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

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 UWW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 SL62 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

SL62 UWW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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