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LX12 DYS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

195,026 mi
Last recorded195,026 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 DYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 195,026 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 188,945 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 181,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 173,766 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 168,833 miles

Front inner brake pads starting to wear more so nearside front inner pad.

Pass 29 Jan 2021 162,369 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 157,143 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 148,679 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 135,051 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 120,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 104,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 104,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,256 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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LX12 DYS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LX12 DYS, 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 LX12 DYS registered?

LX12 DYS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is LX12 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 DYS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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