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DU12 XVA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,423 mi
Last recorded118,423 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 XVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 118,423 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very close to being excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 113,973 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 107,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 99,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded Brake reaction bush (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 93,308 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 93,306 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 83,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,964 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,988 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 55,988 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,775 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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DU12 XVA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DU12 XVA, 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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DU12 XVA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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