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AV12 FNW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 98,893 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 98,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 93,691 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under surface corrosion(both front and rear)

Fail 12 Feb 2025 93,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under surface corrosion(both front and rear)

Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rears showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive residue underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f side light temporary operation.

Pass 27 Feb 2023 83,109 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2023 83,109 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 76,061 miles

2x child seats in rear unable to fully inspect seat belts.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 70,264 miles

child seats fitted in rear unable to fully inspect seat belts.

Fail 16 Feb 2021 70,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

child seats fitted in rear unable to fully inspect seat belts.

n/s/f tyre worn edges close to 1.6 mm (advise replacement)

Pass 7 Feb 2020 67,373 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,161 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe/Hose from pump (2.1.5 (a))

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))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 59,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe/Hose from pump (2.1.5 (a))

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 20 Feb 2018 51,023 miles

n/s/f tyre very close to 1.6mm.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,932 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil on engine under tray ?

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 35,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil on engine under tray ?

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,298 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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AV12 FNW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV12 FNW, 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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AV12 FNW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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