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MW12 EVM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,603 mi
Last recorded123,603 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 EVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 123,603 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 123,481 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction large object on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated release cables &/or mechanisms partially sized! (3.1 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 110,578 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test large object from screen ()

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,512 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 100,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 89,870 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,808 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 74,803 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,679 miles

slight wear rear tyres outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,076 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,733 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,729 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,127 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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MW12 EVM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW12 EVM, 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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MW12 EVM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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