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AU12 XFW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,485 mi
Last recorded142,485 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 142,485 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 133,693 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 127,023 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 121,150 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 114,811 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 106,773 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 100,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both 3 rd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 100,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both 3 rd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,908 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 90,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,591 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear tyre valves and n/s/f tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 81,591 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear tyre valves and n/s/f tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,032 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,392 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 XFW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU12 XFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 XFW registered?

AU12 XFW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is AU12 XFW safe to buy?

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