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GV12 TYK

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,632 mi
Last recorded123,632 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 TYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 123,632 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side steps corroded both sides

Pass 10 Sep 2024 119,089 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 118,002 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 117,942 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear propshaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear row of seats and seat belts not checked

Pass 7 Oct 2022 102,810 miles

Offside Front tyre cuts in side wall

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 102,810 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre cuts in side wall

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,726 miles

Offside Front tyre cuts in side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,867 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 76,886 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 64,864 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,577 miles

255/50/20/109y pirelli scorpion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front brake pads starting to wear thin

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2017 52,577 miles

255/50/20/109y pirelli scorpion

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front brake pads starting to wear thin

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,914 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 34,876 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 TYK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV12 TYK, 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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GV12 TYK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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