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A1 FCD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,228 mi
Last recorded209,228 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 209,228 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 184,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 155,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2022 146,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 146,635 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 132,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF Lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 132,218 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF Lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 121,671 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 121,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush upper arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost bush upper arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 110,989 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 110,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 91,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 69,475 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,691 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 61,606 miles

Front nearside and offside rear wishbone bushes have slight play

Offside Rear tyre sidewall rim protector damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,665 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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A1 FCD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 85,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 FCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A1 FCD registered?

A1 FCD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is A1 FCD safe to buy?

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