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SV62 BSY

2012 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,062 mi
Last recorded184,062 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 BSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 184,062 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 184,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 181,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255x55x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 161,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 151,242 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 139,449 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 139,449 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 126,873 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 113,638 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,161 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 92,161 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,808 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,965 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 54,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing on wheel/tyre (3.5.1d)

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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SV62 BSY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV62 BSY, 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 SV62 BSY registered?

SV62 BSY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 November 2012.

Is SV62 BSY safe to buy?

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