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MX12 HVM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,963 mi
Last recorded177,963 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 HVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 177,963 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 170,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 160,554 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 160,544 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 151,091 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 138,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 126,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 126,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 114,944 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 92,107 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 89,893 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,167 miles

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,357 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 65,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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MX12 HVM 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 78.6%.

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 MX12 HVM, 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 MX12 HVM registered?

MX12 HVM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is MX12 HVM safe to buy?

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