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SY62 XKU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,211 mi
Last recorded86,211 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 86,211 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 86,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2026 85,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS HEAVILY COATED/ UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT (1.1.11 (c))

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

SOME SUSPENSION COMPONANTS UNDERSEALED

TRAYS/ COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 14 Jan 2025 85,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))

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

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COATED IN PLACES

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS UNDERSEALED

Pass 5 Feb 2024 80,801 miles

BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAY BE CORRODED /HEAVILY COATED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

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

TRAYS / COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

UNDER VEHICLE HEAVILY COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 19 Mar 2023 79,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS HEAVILY COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER CAR AND COMPONANTS HEAVILY COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under car and componants heavily coated in underseal

Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,003 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 67,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,578 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,649 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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SY62 XKU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SY62 XKU, 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

How do I check the history of SY62 XKU?

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What year was SY62 XKU registered?

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

Is SY62 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 XKU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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