2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · PF62 NNU
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 108,884 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF62 NNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 108,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF62 NNU 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 2012 Land Rover Discovery (PF62 NNU) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread exposing cords 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread exposing cords 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PF62 NNU Mileage History
- 29/09/2022100,652 mi
- 29/09/2022100,669 mi+17 mi
- 01/09/2023103,666 mi+2,997 mi
- 19/09/2024106,626 mi+2,960 mi
- 14/10/2025108,884 mi+2,258 mi
Average of roughly 2,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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