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SW62 FMX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,769 mi
Last recorded47,769 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 FMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 41,726 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes have surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 41,726 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable Track rod bent (2.2.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes have surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 27,570 miles

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

Offside Front Has a nail in the tread tyre under inflated

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 FMX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW62 FMX, 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 SW62 FMX registered?

SW62 FMX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is SW62 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 FMX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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