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AO12 LKY

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,662 mi
Last recorded82,662 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 82,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 82,653 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,346 miles

Front non obligatory daytime running lights inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush has movement but meets mot requirements at test time but will need attention in the near future (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush has movement but has met requirements at test time but will need attention in the near future (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer body sill has corrosion but has not holed and is not near chassis/body mounts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate de-laminating (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 77,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,986 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 74,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated at front to rear pipe union (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated at front to rear pipe union (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Pipe to flexi above trailing arm (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe to flexi above trailing arm (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 72,992 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 70,212 miles

Front Non obligatory daytime running lights inop

Fail 1 Apr 2021 70,212 miles

Front Non obligatory daytime running lights inop

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,209 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,181 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 66,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,962 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,587 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,696 miles

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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AO12 LKY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO12 LKY, 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 AO12 LKY registered?

AO12 LKY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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