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LS12 VKV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,008 mi
Last recorded94,008 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 VKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 94,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 85,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 81,420 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 79,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,164 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 64,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,831 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,093 miles

Offside Rear Nail

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,091 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,853 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear 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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LS12 VKV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LS12 VKV, 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 LS12 VKV registered?

LS12 VKV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LS12 VKV safe to buy?

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