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LX12 ZSK

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,024 mi
Last recorded111,024 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 ZSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 111,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 109,915 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 108,553 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 108,137 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 96,858 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 84,539 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 84,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened upper hub carrier mounting bush worn to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,981 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 76,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 57,645 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated rear both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 57,644 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated rear both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 49,674 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 49,671 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,547 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,689 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 27,689 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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 ZSK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LX12 ZSK, 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 LX12 ZSK registered?

LX12 ZSK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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