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GX12 VBV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

215,110 mi
Last recorded215,110 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 VBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 215,110 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 215,110 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 201,936 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 201,936 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing seatbelt and buckle behind seat cover (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 190,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 190,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 178,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer transverse rod has slight play in joint

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

Offside Rear Outer transverse rod has slight play in joint

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 178,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer transverse rod has slight play in joint

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip loose, tightened (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer transverse rod has slight play in joint

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 167,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 157,902 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 148,606 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 148,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 129,454 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,912 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 84,912 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,617 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 63,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,325 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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GX12 VBV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GX12 VBV, 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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GX12 VBV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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