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WJ62 VXA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,476 mi
Last recorded58,476 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 58,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 58,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 55,487 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 52,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 48,375 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 45,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,319 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 43,299 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 40,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 35,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 29,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,406 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 24,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,585 miles

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

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 VXA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

WJ62 VXA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 VXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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