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RK12 ZZL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

237,497 mi
Last recorded237,497 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 ZZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 237,497 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 208,330 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general underside corrosion

oil leak

power steering fluid resevoir low

Pass 8 Apr 2024 189,755 miles

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

both front tyres low and small cuts n/s and o/s

o/s rear top front bush slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2023 166,016 miles

coolant level below minimum

engine cover and undertrays fitted restricting view

Fail 4 Apr 2023 166,014 miles

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

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

coolant level below minimum

engine cover and undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 4 Apr 2022 143,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has nail close to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 127,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil level on min mark

Pass 30 Mar 2020 118,719 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 255/55/19 111v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 99,894 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,017 miles

All 4 tyres are very slightly out of shape and have various cuts but unable to see the ply or cords

Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,109 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,769 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 ZZL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RK12 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

RK12 ZZL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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The MOT history for RK12 ZZL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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