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VN62 HLH

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,809 mi
Last recorded137,809 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 HLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 137,809 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /offside front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u.j at steering column (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin/bush at hub (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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to both side steps

corrosion to inner sill area's

Fail 22 Apr 2026 137,809 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pin/bush at rear of sub-frame - marked in yellow (play found when jacked on the lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /offside front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u.j at steering column (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin/bush at hub (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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to both side steps

corrosion to inner sill area's

Pass 5 Sep 2025 135,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 125,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 113,828 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 103,400 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes deflecting when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 94,154 miles

Both front lower wishbones, rear bushes have movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Wishbone inner bush starting to separate

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,516 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,051 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,307 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,883 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 39,588 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 29,906 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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VN62 HLH 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 VN62 HLH, 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 VN62 HLH registered?

VN62 HLH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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