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P6 XXR

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,071 mi
Last recorded161,071 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 XXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 161,071 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 155,622 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 152,043 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 143,392 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 135,707 miles

Both rear outer brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 Jan 2021 132,333 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 127,776 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded, over axle

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded, over axle

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,525 miles

Both front - rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 106,581 miles

Damage to windscreen, not in drivers view of the road

Rear seats folded so cant check seats / belts

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,037 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 97,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,320 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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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P6 XXR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 P6 XXR, 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 P6 XXR registered?

P6 XXR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is P6 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P6 XXR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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