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HV12 HWT

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,039 mi
Last recorded116,039 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 HWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 116,039 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 114,309 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 110,056 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 110,056 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 106,934 miles

Cab steps insecure Nearside and especially Offside- platform is corroded and holed (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,915 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 89,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,338 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,469 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,371 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,675 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,282 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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HV12 HWT 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 92.3%.

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 HV12 HWT, 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 HV12 HWT registered?

HV12 HWT is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is HV12 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 HWT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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