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K33 MTW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,555 mi
Last recorded166,555 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 MTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 166,555 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 158,381 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 158,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 148,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 137,168 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 126,835 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 126,835 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 112,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 100,215 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,246 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,064 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 34,141 miles

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

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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K33 MTW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K33 MTW, 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 K33 MTW registered?

K33 MTW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is K33 MTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K33 MTW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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