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DS12 EFV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,492 mi
Last recorded124,492 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 124,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Chassis and subframe corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2026 124,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Chassis and subframe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 119,117 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside front & both rear tyres wearing on edges

surface corrosion on body, chassis & suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2024 113,322 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

tow bar wiring damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2023 106,370 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

tow bar wiring damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2022 99,460 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 95,007 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 95,006 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 81,675 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 81,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,734 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 58,504 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 55,765 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,595 miles

engnie covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS12 EFV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DS12 EFV, 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 DS12 EFV registered?

DS12 EFV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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