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P3 KNK

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,864 mi
Last recorded91,864 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 KNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 91,864 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 91,864 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 87,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 87,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 80,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 76,293 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2021 73,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 70,121 miles

both side steps excessive corrision

Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,458 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to load.

Fail 18 Apr 2019 63,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to load.

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,363 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,827 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,762 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,312 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 34,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front 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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P3 KNK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P3 KNK, 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 P3 KNK registered?

P3 KNK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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