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PO12 WPY

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,245 mi
Last recorded63,245 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 WPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 63,245 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRRODING SLIGHTLY.

O/S FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW AT INNER.

REAR SHOCK TOP BUSHES WORN.

STEERING BOX LINK ROD JOINT WORN. ADVISE REPLACING.

TYRES ARE PERISHING, 2011 - 2017 DATES.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 60,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 58,388 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 58,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 55,243 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 55,243 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 50,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 50,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,580 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 43,524 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 43,524 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 38,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,448 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,660 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 26,660 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,010 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,679 miles

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 WPY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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