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SW62 FMV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,783 mi
Last recorded42,783 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 FMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 42,783 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 40,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above wheel and rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 38,890 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front ferrules corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both upper ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both front steering arm/track rod assemblies corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear 3rd row seats in stowage position not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both lower brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both upper ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 33,970 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 32,064 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 29,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hydro (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 29,418 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hydro (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 25,917 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 23,132 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 20,697 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 17,583 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 17,583 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 13,663 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 FMV 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 SW62 FMV, 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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SW62 FMV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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The MOT history for SW62 FMV 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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