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WD62 DCZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,759 mi
Last recorded133,759 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD62 DCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 133,759 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Worn close to legal limit

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to carry out full inspection of vehicle due to covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2026 133,757 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Worn close to legal limit

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to carry out full inspection of vehicle due to covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2025 127,295 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 127,295 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 126,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 126,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 125,572 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 124,282 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly Not causing vehicle to swerve or turn. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 124,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly Not causing vehicle to swerve or turn. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 123,598 miles

Offside front brake slight binding when vehicle jacked up

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 123,598 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front brake slight binding when vehicle jacked up

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 121,642 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 116,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,851 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,662 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 90,662 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,105 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Rear bush has movement

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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WD62 DCZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WD62 DCZ, 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 WD62 DCZ registered?

WD62 DCZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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