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FD12 VWS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,884 mi
Last recorded118,884 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 118,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 114,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 114,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 110,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 105,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen o/s/f. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 105,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Chip in screen o/s/f. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 102,726 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,735 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 99,735 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear both sides (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 95,098 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 95,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect beam pattern/ kick up. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect beam pattern/ kick up. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,744 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,163 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,472 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,778 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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FD12 VWS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD12 VWS, 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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FD12 VWS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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