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F8 XRD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,077 mi
Last recorded147,077 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 XRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 147,077 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pipes damp/wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 14 Jul 2025 129,441 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 122,419 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,131 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 113,131 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 106,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 97,449 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 97,409 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Nearside and offside Tyres worn bald on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4 mm on inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush to rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3 mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4 mm on inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 93,230 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 93,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 81,888 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Seats Folded Away No Seat Belt Check

Pass 12 Oct 2018 117,353 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 117,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,904 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 59,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,792 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 36,205 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 36,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F8 XRD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F8 XRD, 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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F8 XRD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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