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KY12 GPV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,363 mi
Last recorded130,363 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 GPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 130,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 112,123 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 112,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 92,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 91,618 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2022 78,234 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 78,233 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 75,442 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre 2mm and has a nail in it which is leaking air. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,283 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,279 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 69,279 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,865 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 14 Jul 2017 65,865 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,238 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,917 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,091 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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KY12 GPV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KY12 GPV, 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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KY12 GPV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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