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RO12 DZF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,118 mi
Last recorded117,118 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 DZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 117,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 109,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 109,905 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 102,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 94,737 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 88,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded attention soon

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

stone chip windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2021 79,946 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,959 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 69,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 62,993 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm

Pass 15 May 2017 55,234 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 May 2016 43,415 miles

stone chips windscreen

Fail 17 May 2016 43,415 miles

Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

stone chips windscreen

Pass 26 May 2015 35,759 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

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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RO12 DZF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 RO12 DZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO12 DZF registered?

RO12 DZF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is RO12 DZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 DZF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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