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HD12 FOV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

201,355 mi
Last recorded201,355 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 FOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 201,355 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 177,940 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 177,940 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 149,463 miles

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

Nearside Front flexi pipe minor leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 149,463 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front flexi pipe minor leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 130,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 119,757 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 113,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 74,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 64,374 miles

both front tyres low on edges...also deep cuts in rear tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,935 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,319 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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HD12 FOV 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 84.6%.

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 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 HD12 FOV, 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 HD12 FOV registered?

HD12 FOV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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