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DU12 XVW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,794 mi
Last recorded116,794 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2024 104,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,892 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 94,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,115 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 75,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 72,861 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 72,861 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,299 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 55,679 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 50,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,936 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,476 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rattle in exhaust system

rear tyres worn on edges

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 XVW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU12 XVW?

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What year was DU12 XVW registered?

DU12 XVW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is DU12 XVW safe to buy?

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