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VE62 CZJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,160 mi
Last recorded101,160 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 CZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 101,160 miles

N/S & O/S Inner rear sill ends are corroded.

N/S & O/S rear chassis legs corroded at the point where rear suspension is mounted.

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 101,158 miles

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Center prop shaft bearing rubber is excessive torn causing bearing in to be insecure within it's housing. Not likely to become detached. (6.1.7 (f) (i))

N/S & O/S Inner rear sill ends are corroded.

N/S & O/S rear chassis legs corroded at the point where rear suspension is mounted.

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 100,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 100,336 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 97,707 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassis rails have slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,468 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 90,036 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,747 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,223 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,035 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,877 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,856 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,533 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 CZJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CZJ, 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 VE62 CZJ registered?

VE62 CZJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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The MOT history for VE62 CZJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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