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SV62 LYA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,993 mi
Last recorded148,993 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 LYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 148,993 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 146,364 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 140,135 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 130,802 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 124,832 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 100,721 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,128 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 84,128 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin in parts (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 83,781 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 67,326 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 67,326 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,207 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,924 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 LYA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 SV62 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

SV62 LYA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is SV62 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV62 LYA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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