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GF12 XTY

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,137 mi
Last recorded126,137 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 XTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 126,137 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 114,821 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 114,821 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 102,618 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 89,132 miles

Nearside Rear 6th Seat Belt not fully tested due to boot load

Offside Rear 7th Seat Belt not fully tested due to boot load

Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,233 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 75,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/zr20/109y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 59,955 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 59,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 58,627 miles

Central Front Upper under bonnet covers fitted can not inspect servo or brake/ fuel pipes front.

Lower sill covers fitted can not inspect sill n/s and o/s.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 56,203 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,938 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 42,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 33,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) 225/50/20 Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,024 miles

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread patterns (couldnt see any cords)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 31,022 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread patterns (couldnt see any cords)

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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GF12 XTY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF12 XTY, 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 GF12 XTY registered?

GF12 XTY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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