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GU12 SZN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,177 mi
Last recorded136,177 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 136,177 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 121,719 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2023 109,410 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 102,291 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 94,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,601 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,639 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,378 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 35,377 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 28,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GU12 SZN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU12 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

GU12 SZN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is GU12 SZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 SZN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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