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WG62 LHJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,628 mi
Last recorded128,628 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 LHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 128,628 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 128,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 124,509 miles

Both steering rack gaiters damp with fluid

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 119,632 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes of front wishbones slightly weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer pipe by brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes either side of brake hose unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

both steering rack gaiters damp with oil

Pass 25 Nov 2022 115,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 110,886 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 107,262 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 107,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 14 May 2020 105,150 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2019 95,363 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Underside very muddy

Pass 31 May 2018 82,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from rear view mirror. ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd Row. ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering has tight spots on lock to lock check. NOT felt at steering wheel.

Fail 29 May 2018 82,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from rear view mirror. ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush near limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd Row. ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering has tight spots on lock to lock check. NOT felt at steering wheel.

Pass 22 May 2017 71,226 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has 3mm remaining. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has 3mm remaining also worn on inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 31 May 2016 63,663 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,679 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 LHJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG62 LHJ, 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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WG62 LHJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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