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D4 PTW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,389 mi
Last recorded148,389 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 PTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 148,389 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 148,220 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has to be 19mm between vertical groups (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 138,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crossover pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop centre bearing support rubber slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 116,308 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 102,062 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,235 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,348 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,156 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 53,486 miles

Front tyres low and wearing on outer edges

N/S/R inner pad close to min limit - discs poor

covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 40,112 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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D4 PTW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D4 PTW, 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 D4 PTW registered?

D4 PTW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is D4 PTW safe to buy?

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