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ST62 XUB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,881 mi
Last recorded82,881 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 XUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 82,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 76,839 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 76,639 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 73,910 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 66,328 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 59,356 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 59,356 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR OVER REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR OVER REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 47,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,687 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,749 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 Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 32,146 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 16,391 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 16,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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ST62 XUB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ST62 XUB, 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 ST62 XUB registered?

ST62 XUB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is ST62 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 XUB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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