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HN12 HSO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,990 mi
Last recorded126,990 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 HSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 126,990 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 126,984 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 126,983 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 124,501 miles

side steps corroded

sill covers and engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2022 121,164 miles

side steps corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 118,192 miles

Engine, sill covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 112,754 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test far ()

sill covers and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 105,802 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 105,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,294 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both front belts slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 78,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is approx 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Damage to drivers seat belt ,caused by being trapped in the door shut,this just passes todays mot test. (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 47,156 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 47,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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HN12 HSO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN12 HSO, 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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HN12 HSO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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