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LD12 FWU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,695 mi
Last recorded192,695 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 FWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 192,695 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 192,688 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone both inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 175,769 miles

FRONT BRAKES BACK PLATES IN SECURE

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 157,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 157,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 134,324 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 118,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 107,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 97,421 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,850 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 76,371 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 60,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,174 miles

offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Fail 24 Feb 2016 22,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2015 17,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FWU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD12 FWU, 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 LD12 FWU registered?

LD12 FWU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is LD12 FWU safe to buy?

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