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SW62 VEF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,143 mi
Last recorded126,143 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 VEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 126,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 118,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear prop shaft centre bearing slightly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2024 113,000 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 103,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 93,860 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 88,647 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 88,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,894 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,368 miles

under covers fitted.

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 VEF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

SW62 VEF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is SW62 VEF safe to buy?

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