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D16 POW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,248 mi
Last recorded105,248 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 POW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 105,248 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 99,408 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 94,056 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 90,993 miles

Cab steps insecure n/s and o/s sidesteps corroded. (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 90,993 miles

Cab steps insecure n/s and o/s sidesteps corroded. (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 85,392 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,121 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 74,718 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 68,755 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,035 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,637 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,097 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 34,320 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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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D16 POW 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 D16 POW, 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 D16 POW registered?

D16 POW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is D16 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 POW 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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