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SW62 BZS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 BZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 99,999 miles

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 Apr 2026 99,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2025 94,115 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 94,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 88,074 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,128 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 77,312 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,846 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 61,592 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 57,939 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 53,236 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower arm rear hydra bush has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower lower arm rear hydra bush has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,239 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

all 4x tyres have small cuts none to cord

Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,213 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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SW62 BZS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 SW62 BZS, 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 SW62 BZS registered?

SW62 BZS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is SW62 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 BZS 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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