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FH12 AKG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,644 mi
Last recorded129,644 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 AKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 129,644 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 120,573 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 120,572 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 115,411 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 107,606 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 107,606 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,797 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,523 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Oct 2019 76,210 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 76,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn also knocks when braking and on rough ground (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,280 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil misting around pas pipe from pump to rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower o/s and n/s lower wishbone arms knocking when braking

Fail 14 Jun 2018 65,276 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil misting around pas pipe from pump to rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower o/s and n/s lower wishbone arms knocking when braking

Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,468 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak around steering gaiter ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pas pipe from pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front tapping noise under bonnet

Nearside Rear Oil leak around driveshaft area poss seal ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.80mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner and centre of tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.93mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,222 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,973 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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FH12 AKG 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 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 FH12 AKG, 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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FH12 AKG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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