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SV62 LXZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,972 mi
Last recorded122,972 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 LXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 122,972 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Propshaft: Center Rubber Mounting worn

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2023 122,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2022 111,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Heat shield insecure (centre)

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

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

Service light on

Fail 7 Sep 2022 111,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Heat shield insecure (centre)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service light on

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,042 miles

"Service Required" light on.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 80,006 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,610 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,452 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,774 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,813 miles

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 LXZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SV62 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

SV62 LXZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SV62 LXZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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