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FV12 DMU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,710 mi
Last recorded129,710 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 DMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 129,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre on centre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 118,556 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 109,814 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 108,693 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 103,793 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 91,898 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 91,898 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,234 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,862 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,350 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 55,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FV12 DMU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 FV12 DMU, 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 FV12 DMU registered?

FV12 DMU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FV12 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 DMU 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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