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DA12 MAX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,930 mi
Last recorded146,930 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 MAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 146,930 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 133,046 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 118,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 101,966 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 87,712 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 78,192 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 58,043 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 41,492 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,048 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DA12 MAX 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 100%.

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 DA12 MAX, 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 DA12 MAX registered?

DA12 MAX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is DA12 MAX safe to buy?

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