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K333 DUG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests42 (31 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate73.8%

Mileage

137,798 mi
Last recorded137,798 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK333 DUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

31 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 137,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2025 123,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 122,124 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 130,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 Dec 2023 118,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 122,722 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2022 114,898 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 114,775 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 114,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 118,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 107,699 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,461 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 91,923 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,204 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 118,203 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear step corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 84,726 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 117,131 miles

Central Front Cross member excessively corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Axle stop missing

Fail 27 Feb 2018 117,127 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Central Front Cross member excessively corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Axle stop missing

Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,703 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,668 miles

Front Excessive corrosion to front cross member

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 115,667 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Excessive corrosion to front cross member

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,396 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 114,192 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,736 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 55,736 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front and offside rear tyres worn low on edges 205/50x17 run flats

Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,772 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 112,225 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 112,224 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 108,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,310 miles

has a chip in windscreen swept area zone b

Fail 12 Mar 2013 103,308 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

has a chip in windscreen swept area zone b

Pass 1 Mar 2012 98,042 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 98,040 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 92,585 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 92,582 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 756,820 miles

HEADLIGHT CONVERTER KIT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 756,820 miles

HEADLIGHT CONVERTER KIT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,906 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,614 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 60,303 miles

front wipers not parking in correct place when switched off.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 52,466 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 52,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K333 DUG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.8%.

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 K333 DUG, 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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K333 DUG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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