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FM12 FZF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,383 mi
Last recorded129,383 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 FZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 129,383 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 129,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 120,154 miles

unable to check boot seatbelts due to seats folded down

Fail 27 Mar 2025 119,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tyre to cord level (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has a nail to cord layer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cord layer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to check boot seatbelts due to seats folded down

Pass 16 Apr 2024 107,652 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 100,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 88,821 miles

propshaft mounting worn

Fail 21 Jul 2022 88,814 miles

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

propshaft mounting worn

Pass 9 Jul 2021 77,876 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component s/rack (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear prop mounting worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,227 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,270 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,128 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear high level brake light unit has a couple of LEDs not working

Fail 30 Jul 2015 25,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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FM12 FZF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM12 FZF, 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 FM12 FZF registered?

FM12 FZF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FM12 FZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 FZF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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