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AU12 ZWC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,497 mi
Last recorded147,497 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 147,497 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 139,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perished

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2023 127,417 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 116,255 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,996 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,872 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,331 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,680 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,810 miles

front tyres on 3mm and have cuts in tread

Fail 14 Mar 2016 56,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres on 3mm and have cuts in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,323 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 44,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZWC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZWC, 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 ZWC registered?

AU12 ZWC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is AU12 ZWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 ZWC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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