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LM12 GWX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,635 mi
Last recorded80,635 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 GWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 80,635 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 80,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2025 78,103 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,057 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 76,057 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 74,330 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,034 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,508 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,992 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 44,458 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 39,418 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,521 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,266 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 31,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LM12 GWX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LM12 GWX, 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 LM12 GWX registered?

LM12 GWX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is LM12 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 GWX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM12 GWX have outstanding finance?

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