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MK12 XLL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

212,985 mi
Last recorded212,985 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 XLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 212,985 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 190,687 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 164,955 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 164,955 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 143,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 140,370 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 136,086 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 132,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 128,621 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2018 123,486 miles

emission not detected

Pass 31 Oct 2017 118,132 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 118,132 miles

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 103,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 70,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,513 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 38,513 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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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MK12 XLL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK12 XLL, 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 MK12 XLL registered?

MK12 XLL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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