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GD12 XUW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,559 mi
Last recorded113,559 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 XUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 113,559 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 113,556 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 102,211 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 102,211 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 93,251 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,526 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,126 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 65,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,708 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,572 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,017 miles

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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GD12 XUW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 GD12 XUW, 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 GD12 XUW registered?

GD12 XUW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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