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HG12 FVD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,379 mi
Last recorded144,379 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 FVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 144,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 144,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 135,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 127,058 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 117,240 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 107,207 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,029 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 87,460 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner raised edge

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 87,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres starting to ear in inner raised edges

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,107 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,480 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,362 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 60,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG12 FVD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 HG12 FVD, 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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HG12 FVD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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