2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · KX62 XSK
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 90,359 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX62 XSK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 90,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX62 XSK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (KX62 XSK) between September 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”.
KX62 XSK Mileage History
- 23/09/201524,149 mi
- 11/05/201734,326 mi+10,177 mi
- 09/05/201838,701 mi+4,375 mi
- 27/06/201839,278 mi+577 mi
- 24/06/201945,961 mi+6,683 mi
- 03/06/202052,884 mi+6,923 mi
- 14/06/202157,111 mi+4,227 mi
- 22/06/202263,968 mi+6,857 mi
- 28/06/202263,968 mi
- 20/06/202370,091 mi+6,123 mi
- 31/05/202477,770 mi+7,679 mi
- 02/06/202584,565 mi+6,795 mi
- 02/06/202584,569 mi+4 mi
- 17/06/202690,359 mi+5,790 mi
Average of roughly 6,170 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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