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AF12 KCX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,748 mi
Last recorded89,748 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 KCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 89,748 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust pipe pipe has acrack and small blow

Fail 7 Nov 2024 89,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,044 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 78,044 miles

Emissions unable to be completed The engine is knocking/rattling (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 59,351 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 59,279 miles

Drive shaft bearing housing insecure Center (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 42,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 42,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 33,882 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 27,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 21,662 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,434 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 17,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush at rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush at rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 10,152 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 KCX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF12 KCX, 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 KCX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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