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HV12 SYP

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,814 mi
Last recorded85,814 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 85,814 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 82,947 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 79,467 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 75,976 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 72,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 67,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,096 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,839 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,667 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 32,667 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres small cut in tread

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 SYP 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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

HV12 SYP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is HV12 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 SYP 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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