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AF12 KFJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,672 mi
Last recorded134,672 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 134,672 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,569 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 129,473 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 123,954 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 123,420 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 123,200 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 115,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 106,569 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 106,528 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 100,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer 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 worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 92,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 85,134 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear of front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,885 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,462 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,054 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 42,053 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 KFJ 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 68.8%.

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 KFJ, 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 AF12 KFJ registered?

AF12 KFJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AF12 KFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 KFJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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