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VN62 WCY

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,175 mi
Last recorded112,175 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 WCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 112,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Damp around steering rack gaiter

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 112,164 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Damp around steering rack gaiter

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 105,212 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,946 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 88,505 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 88,502 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 79,718 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,473 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 65,404 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 50,907 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,658 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,590 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,628 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,239 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 WCY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VN62 WCY, 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 WCY registered?

VN62 WCY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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