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WG62 FSA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,042 mi
Last recorded138,042 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 FSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 138,042 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 131,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 123,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 114,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 114,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 106,971 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 100,227 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 95,565 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 91,088 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 77,570 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,867 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,812 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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WG62 FSA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WG62 FSA, 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 WG62 FSA registered?

WG62 FSA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is WG62 FSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 FSA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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