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RK12 ZYG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,186 mi
Last recorded111,186 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 ZYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 111,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 111,137 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 105,986 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 100,442 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 100,431 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 94,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 88,720 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some compnents

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 82,446 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 82,446 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,057 miles

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,309 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-55-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 69,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-55-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 63,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/55-19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 63,150 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/55-19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,809 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 53,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/55-19 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,589 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,473 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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RK12 ZYG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc 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 RK12 ZYG, 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 RK12 ZYG registered?

RK12 ZYG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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