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PX12 VMU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,370 mi
Last recorded141,370 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 VMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 141,370 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 141,340 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 137,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 134,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 130,340 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 124,216 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,531 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 108,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 90,063 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 72,795 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 72,795 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking To caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 May 2017 61,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 48,237 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (both) slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,311 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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PX12 VMU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 PX12 VMU, 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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PX12 VMU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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