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AU12 SXO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,042 mi
Last recorded89,042 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 SXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 89,042 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 85,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,375 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55/19 Both tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on top wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,756 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in body clips above drive shaft (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn out. 255/55r19 111v Goodyear wrangler all weather (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 65,547 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above diff in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 60,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,956 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 50,419 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,474 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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AU12 SXO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU12 SXO, 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 AU12 SXO registered?

AU12 SXO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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