2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · WV62 FHG
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 157,642 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV62 FHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 157,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV62 FHG 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 (WV62 FHG) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WV62 FHG Mileage History
- 28/04/2022143,200 mi
- 13/06/2023143,452 mi+252 mi
- 25/09/2024154,751 mi+11,299 mi
- 23/09/2025157,642 mi+2,891 mi
- 24/09/2025157,642 mi
Average of roughly 4,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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