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AO12 XBM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,540 mi
Last recorded152,540 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 152,540 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s rear inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 152,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from hose to hose attached to upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from hose to hose attached to upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s rear inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 145,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 135,807 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2022 125,569 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR BOTH SURFACE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR AXLE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 118,325 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,620 miles

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

covers fitted in engine bay

items in boot

Pass 6 Jan 2020 104,654 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,921 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,130 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 60,204 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,071 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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AO12 XBM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBM, 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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AO12 XBM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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