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LWC 14

2012 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,149 mi
Last recorded113,149 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWC 14
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 113,149 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 113,143 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 107,386 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

side steps corroded

tank support corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 107,386 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

side steps corroded

tank support corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 98,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.80 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.05 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake heat shield loose.

n/s side step corroded.

Fail 30 Nov 2023 98,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system slight dampness at connecter. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.80 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.05 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake heat shield loose.

n/s side step corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 90,729 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 90,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,239 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 81,413 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 70,153 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 70,149 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 68,948 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,382 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 64,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,740 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,843 miles

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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LWC 14 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LWC 14, 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 LWC 14 registered?

LWC 14 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is LWC 14 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWC 14 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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