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R66 APD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,914 mi
Last recorded142,914 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 APD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 142,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 134,369 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 128,816 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 118,398 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 118,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 104,283 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 104,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 98,468 miles

both front lower arm bushes slight wear

Pass 2 Feb 2019 91,829 miles

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,118 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 68,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,337 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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R66 APD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R66 APD, 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 R66 APD registered?

R66 APD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is R66 APD safe to buy?

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