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LD12 XSC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,818 mi
Last recorded146,818 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 146,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 128,745 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 122,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor not conneted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 113,137 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,306 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 87,079 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 72,278 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 56,088 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 56,088 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 43,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,117 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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LD12 XSC 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 XSC, 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 XSC registered?

LD12 XSC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is LD12 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 XSC 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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