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PO12 WPU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,188 mi
Last recorded139,188 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 WPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 139,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 130,327 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 121,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 121,676 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 111,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Possible slight noise on rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jun 2019 111,754 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Possible slight noise on rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,638 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 49,015 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 46,714 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 46,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,700 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 37,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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

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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PO12 WPU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PO12 WPU, 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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PO12 WPU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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