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R666 RKN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,943 mi
Last recorded96,943 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 RKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 96,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 92,577 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 87,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,074 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 81,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,798 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,604 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 61,964 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,861 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 52,374 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 52,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 37,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R666 RKN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R666 RKN, 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 R666 RKN registered?

R666 RKN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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The MOT history for R666 RKN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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