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PN12 VWH

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,425 mi
Last recorded137,425 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 VWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 137,425 miles

General corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 25 Apr 2025 129,377 miles

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

rear suspension and chassis corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2025 129,373 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

rear suspension and chassis corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2024 118,953 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 112,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 101,394 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads starting to get low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,458 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 98,435 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

uneven tread pattern on rear tyres

Pass 10 Dec 2019 91,511 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 77,092 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,840 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 70,839 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,611 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 52,829 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 44,040 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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PN12 VWH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN12 VWH, 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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PN12 VWH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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