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GU12 BFO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,653 mi
Last recorded134,653 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 BFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 134,653 miles

Offside Rear TYRE HAS A SURFACE CUT IN TREAD PATTERN

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 134,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS A SURFACE CUT IN TREAD PATTERN

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,189 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,425 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ALL COMPONANTS

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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GU12 BFO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU12 BFO, 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 GU12 BFO registered?

GU12 BFO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GU12 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 BFO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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