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GK12 RXW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,082 mi
Last recorded102,082 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 RXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 102,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 102,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,234 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 4mm and slight damage to the wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 73,353 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,177 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,445 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,277 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 32,259 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,527 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,920 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,023 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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GK12 RXW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GK12 RXW, 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 GK12 RXW registered?

GK12 RXW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GK12 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK12 RXW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK12 RXW have outstanding finance?

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