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WF62 VFR

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 VFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 97,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes - both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 91,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 84,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes isolated areas of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear upper arm metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop centre bearing rubber slight splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 76,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes have isolated areas of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,941 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2021 62,526 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,351 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 38,875 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 38,875 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,517 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 20,533 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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WF62 VFR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WF62 VFR, 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 WF62 VFR registered?

WF62 VFR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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The MOT history for WF62 VFR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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