CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO62 PZJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

206,822 mi
Last recorded206,822 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 PZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 206,822 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 203,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 182,557 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 168,723 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 168,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 152,699 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 134,717 miles

Front tyres at 2,5mm

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

Offside Rear tyre at 2,5mm

Fail 6 Oct 2020 134,717 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres at 2,5mm

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

Offside Rear tyre at 2,5mm

Fail 19 Sep 2020 134,461 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres down to 3 mm on centers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 117,843 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 100,214 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,528 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,967 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 38,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VO62 PZJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO62 PZJ, 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 VO62 PZJ?

You can check the full history of VO62 PZJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO62 PZJ registered?

VO62 PZJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is VO62 PZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 PZJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO62 PZJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO62 PZJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.