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GU12 GKX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,494 mi
Last recorded140,494 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 GKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 140,494 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 134,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play * limit * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 125,943 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 123,584 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 120,522 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2022 120,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2021 110,439 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,937 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,983 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 75,655 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,180 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 48,180 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 GKX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 GKX registered?

GU12 GKX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is GU12 GKX safe to buy?

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