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WU62 WHE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,266 mi
Last recorded149,266 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 WHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 149,266 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 134,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing at inner edge

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 129,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 125,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 125,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 117,864 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 108,301 miles

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))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres worn on the edge

Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,739 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,567 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 90,567 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,834 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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WU62 WHE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WU62 WHE, 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 WU62 WHE registered?

WU62 WHE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is WU62 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU62 WHE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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