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AF12 KBX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

198,469 mi
Last recorded198,469 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 KBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 198,469 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe close to excessively corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe close to excessively corroded

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Oct 2024 185,987 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front to rear brake pipe close to excessively corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

power steering fluid level low

Fail 30 Sep 2024 185,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Emitting white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 171,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 159,559 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 154,591 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe located at upper body clip corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe located at upper body clip corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 130,256 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material located above rear differential - brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

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

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 28 Jan 2019 117,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 105,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,921 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,623 miles

Offside cornering light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,737 miles

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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AF12 KBX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF12 KBX, 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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AF12 KBX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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