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LD12 DVL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,138 mi
Last recorded111,138 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 DVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 111,138 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 105,322 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 98,349 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 98,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,663 miles

Offside Rear brake has minor bind , pads worn

Pass 27 Oct 2021 89,104 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,871 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 79,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,883 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,868 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 41,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,417 miles

Front tyres uneven wear.

O/S/R lamp cluster damaged.

Spare tyre missing.

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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LD12 DVL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LD12 DVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD12 DVL registered?

LD12 DVL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is LD12 DVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 DVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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