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DV12 AXM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,203 mi
Last recorded157,203 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 AXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 157,203 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 149,186 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower arch both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 141,497 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 134,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 126,347 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 118,287 miles

front tread getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2019 110,320 miles

front axle brake hose banjos generally showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 24 Sep 2019 110,320 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle wont open (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick axle brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front axle brake hose banjos generally showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,096 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 101,096 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,357 miles

front lower arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,833 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,340 miles

Nearside 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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DV12 AXM 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 84.6%.

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 DV12 AXM, 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 DV12 AXM registered?

DV12 AXM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is DV12 AXM safe to buy?

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