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M33 BVC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,735 mi
Last recorded151,735 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 BVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 151,735 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 136,877 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,469 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 124,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 111,846 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 99,427 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,220 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 73,102 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower ( rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,730 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,126 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 46,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,641 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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M33 BVC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M33 BVC, 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 M33 BVC registered?

M33 BVC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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