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SY62 XGL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,851 mi
Last recorded137,851 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 XGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 137,851 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 135,203 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 135,203 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 129,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 125,400 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 125,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 117,769 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 117,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 112,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 104,608 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 100,539 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 100,539 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 95,017 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 95,017 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 87,048 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,713 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 68,713 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SY62 XGL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SY62 XGL, 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 SY62 XGL registered?

SY62 XGL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is SY62 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 XGL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY62 XGL have outstanding finance?

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