MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position latch inoperative (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both tinted (4.1.4 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Original front fog lights do not operate
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak Engine covered in coolant
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45R21 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45R21 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45R21 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD12 VXG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 VXG, 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 FD12 VXG registered?
FD12 VXG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2012.
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