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LD12 XRW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,332 mi
Last recorded125,332 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 125,332 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 122,659 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 120,477 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 115,098 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 102,765 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 94,514 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 91,410 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 91,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,357 miles

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre. Nearly bald on inside edge

Offside Front tyre, nearly bald on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre nearly bald on inside edge

Fail 12 Sep 2017 72,335 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre. Nearly bald on inside edge

Offside Front tyre, nearly bald on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre nearly bald on inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2016 53,583 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,646 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 XRW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LD12 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

LD12 XRW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is LD12 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 XRW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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