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AF12 RXT

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,388 mi
Last recorded108,388 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 108,388 miles

Front 1 of 6 prop shaft bolt insecure

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose support insecure

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 100,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 95,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 85,469 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 85,467 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm front bush has de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm front bush has de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 80,541 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,618 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 75,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer broken from weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,343 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 65,343 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,536 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 44,830 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,411 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,133 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 RXT is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RXT, 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 RXT registered?

AF12 RXT is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AF12 RXT safe to buy?

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