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VN62 UWX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,851 mi
Last recorded128,851 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 128,851 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 124,101 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 119,478 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 115,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 111,264 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 105,798 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 100,942 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 86,287 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 86,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 72,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 59,769 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 46,844 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,378 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 UWX 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 UWX, 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 VN62 UWX registered?

VN62 UWX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is VN62 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 UWX 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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