2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · SM62 AAK
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 183,610 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM62 AAK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 183,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
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SM62 AAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (SM62 AAK) between October 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
SM62 AAK Mileage History
- 21/10/201541,850 mi
- 27/10/201655,668 mi+13,818 mi
- 26/09/201767,207 mi+11,539 mi
- 25/09/201874,079 mi+6,872 mi
- 24/09/201980,830 mi+6,751 mi
- 27/09/201980,838 mi+8 mi
- 24/10/202087,427 mi+6,589 mi
- 31/10/202087,511 mi+84 mi
- 06/11/202190,062 mi+2,551 mi
- 25/10/2022105,403 mi+15,341 mi
- 07/12/2022105,411 mi+8 mi
- 04/10/2023122,713 mi+17,302 mi
- 16/09/2024141,517 mi+18,804 mi
- 16/09/2025160,333 mi+18,816 mi
- 25/09/2026183,064 mi+22,731 mi
- 07/10/2026183,610 mi+546 mi
Average of roughly 12,933 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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