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K23 VDW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,792 mi
Last recorded114,792 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 VDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 114,792 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 111,140 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 106,774 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 100,262 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,889 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 98,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 93,902 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,986 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 68,983 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,384 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,520 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 47,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 34,959 miles

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

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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K23 VDW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Gold 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 K23 VDW, 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 K23 VDW registered?

K23 VDW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is K23 VDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K23 VDW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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