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WJ62 RGY

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,285 mi
Last recorded120,285 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 RGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 120,285 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 111,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 102,951 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 102,851 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 95,234 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,528 miles

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 79,201 miles

Front o/s and n/s lower wishbone arms knocking when sudden movement / hard braking

Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 66,216 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,474 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre ,not deep enough to reach 25mm - no cords exposed.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,995 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 42,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,172 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 34,171 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

power steering fluid low

Fail 17 Aug 2015 34,171 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

power steering fluid low

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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WJ62 RGY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WJ62 RGY, 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 WJ62 RGY registered?

WJ62 RGY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is WJ62 RGY safe to buy?

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