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FY12 VZV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,637 mi
Last recorded153,637 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 VZV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 153,637 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 147,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 147,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Worked after fluid added but suspected leak from tank area. (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 142,018 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 142,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Screen washer not working

Pass 22 Mar 2023 135,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gator weeping

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 135,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner cv gator weeping

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 129,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 123,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 118,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 109,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,899 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn low

rear tyres worn low

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,919 miles

Engine bay covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Vehicle under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,916 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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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FY12 VZV 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 80%.

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 FY12 VZV, 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 FY12 VZV registered?

FY12 VZV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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