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VE62 AYZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,039 mi
Last recorded114,039 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 AYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 114,039 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 114,035 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 112,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,958 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,446 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 80,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly around insides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,511 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 42,423 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,229 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,943 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 23,700 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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VE62 AYZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VE62 AYZ, 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

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What year was VE62 AYZ registered?

VE62 AYZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is VE62 AYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 AYZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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