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VX62 EFL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,455 mi
Last recorded102,455 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX62 EFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 102,455 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop middle joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 95,790 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 95,790 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,271 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 84,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 76,929 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 72,489 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,252 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,153 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,283 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,171 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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VX62 EFL 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 VX62 EFL, 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 VX62 EFL registered?

VX62 EFL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is VX62 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX62 EFL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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