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GU12 GKF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,712 mi
Last recorded38,712 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 GKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 38,712 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 35,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear's slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily scored and large lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut on inner edge but stone's/debris wedged so no cord's exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Large lip and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 34,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 34,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 33,250 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 30,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 29,597 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,235 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 26,978 miles

Due to low emissions no print out was produced

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 24,579 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,931 miles

Due to low emissions no print out was produced

Pass 4 Mar 2015 14,158 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 14,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GU12 GKF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GU12 GKF, 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 GKF registered?

GU12 GKF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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