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AH12 ANT

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,703 mi
Last recorded130,703 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH12 ANT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 130,703 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 128,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 123,026 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 118,661 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both side steps corroded

no spare wheel

Fail 27 Apr 2023 118,661 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both side steps corroded

no spare wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2021 106,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,366 miles

Spare tyre defective Missing ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,476 miles

255/50/20/109y pirelli scorpion zero

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

no spare wheel

Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,717 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs corrodeing

strong advisory that the front inner brake pads are worn to limit

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,236 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,236 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 33,805 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AH12 ANT is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 AH12 ANT, 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 AH12 ANT registered?

AH12 ANT is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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