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KT54 MPS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,952 mi
Last recorded131,952 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 MPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 131,952 miles

Central Exhaust slight blow

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 123,798 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 122,453 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 122,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2020 115,617 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 105,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive AT FRONT. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,304 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 13 Apr 2018 87,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 74,604 miles

engine covers fitted

engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2016 74,296 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,980 miles

Front 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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KT54 MPS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KT54 MPS, 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 KT54 MPS registered?

KT54 MPS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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