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HW12 CUT

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,744 mi
Last recorded124,744 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 CUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 124,744 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,888 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 113,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn/Devoid Of Tread On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn/Devoid Of Tread On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 113,588 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top Suspension Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn/Devoid Of Tread On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn/Devoid Of Tread On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 104,637 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 89,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,945 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dampness around steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2018 42,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 34,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,861 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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HW12 CUT 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 HW12 CUT, 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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HW12 CUT is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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