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SC12 VAX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,714 mi
Last recorded123,714 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 VAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 123,714 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 117,307 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 107,070 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,891 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 103,789 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 100,116 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 92,958 miles

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

both front and rear brake pads about 3mm

Fail 21 Jul 2020 92,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ,2555519 (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front and rear brake pads about 3mm

Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,613 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,140 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,976 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 63,976 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,645 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 52,643 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,067 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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SC12 VAX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SC12 VAX, 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 SC12 VAX registered?

SC12 VAX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is SC12 VAX safe to buy?

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