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VK62 TMY

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,487 mi
Last recorded131,487 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 131,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 115,902 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR & NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 112,015 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 111,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 103,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 95,616 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,300 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 81,934 miles

Both front tyre valves perished/cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 81,932 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyre valves perished/cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 72,539 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Including down arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,689 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 57,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,019 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TMY 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 92.9%.

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 TMY, 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 VK62 TMY registered?

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

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