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GV12 SWO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,423 mi
Last recorded101,423 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 SWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 101,423 miles

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

The offside side step is missing and the outer sill is corroded. The nearside side step is very corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,183 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 81,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 79,043 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 79,042 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 74,969 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,516 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 55,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jan 2019 46,122 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 41,581 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 34,535 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,724 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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GV12 SWO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GV12 SWO, 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 GV12 SWO registered?

GV12 SWO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is GV12 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 SWO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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