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VK62 PVU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,575 mi
Last recorded104,575 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 PVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 104,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 98,625 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 91,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Pipe Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Pipe Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,352 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 81,671 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 81,671 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 71,504 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 59,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 51,453 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 46,641 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,897 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,700 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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VK62 PVU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 VK62 PVU, 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 VK62 PVU?

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What year was VK62 PVU registered?

VK62 PVU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is VK62 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK62 PVU 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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