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M666 DBW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,643 mi
Last recorded123,643 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 DBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 123,643 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 119,410 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 111,427 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,233 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 82,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 71,830 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 52,721 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front rot rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 47,332 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 40,076 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 40,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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M666 DBW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M666 DBW, 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 M666 DBW registered?

M666 DBW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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