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LR12 MVX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,345 mi
Last recorded144,345 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 MVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 144,345 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 130,599 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 119,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 108,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,235 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 91,234 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 80,062 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 80,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,004 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,294 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,683 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 39,150 miles

rear inner brake pads worn

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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LR12 MVX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 LR12 MVX, 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 LR12 MVX registered?

LR12 MVX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is LR12 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 MVX 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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