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GU12 XYD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,104 mi
Last recorded150,104 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 XYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2025 150,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 137,145 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 126,251 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 109,477 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,474 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,215 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,428 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,336 miles

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 XYD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

GU12 XYD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is GU12 XYD safe to buy?

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