2013 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · AP62 BXS
2013 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 133,503 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP62 BXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 133,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP62 BXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Land Rover Discovery (AP62 BXS) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AP62 BXS Mileage History
- 03/08/2023107,876 mi
- 19/09/2024115,229 mi+7,353 mi
- 19/09/2024115,229 mi
- 14/08/2025124,088 mi+8,859 mi
- 11/09/2026133,503 mi+9,415 mi
Average of roughly 8,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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