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FT12 BDE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,421 mi
Last recorded117,421 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 BDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 117,421 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 116,141 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 115,302 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 113,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 101,511 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 89,587 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,937 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,309 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside and outside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inside and outside edge

Fail 8 Jun 2016 61,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside and outside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inside and outside edge

Pass 29 May 2015 47,070 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2015 47,070 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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FT12 BDE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT12 BDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT12 BDE registered?

FT12 BDE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is FT12 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 BDE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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