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FV12 UFZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,901 mi
Last recorded162,901 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 UFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 162,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 148,446 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 148,203 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 135,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Wiper Blade split

Fail 6 Feb 2020 135,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper Blade split

Pass 8 Feb 2019 122,943 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 122,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 107,193 miles

front arms rear bushes worn

Pass 9 Feb 2017 91,484 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,273 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UFZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV12 UFZ, 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 FV12 UFZ registered?

FV12 UFZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is FV12 UFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 UFZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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