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SD12 MUV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,723 mi
Last recorded124,723 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 MUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 124,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides on top of suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Slight surface corrosion chassis

Fail 22 Jun 2026 124,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides on top of suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Slight surface corrosion chassis

Pass 21 Jul 2025 115,144 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips at 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 108,813 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,948 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,784 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 94,858 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,626 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 76,870 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,523 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,176 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted in the rear unable to test seat belts fully

Pass 17 Dec 2014 31,980 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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SD12 MUV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc 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 SD12 MUV, 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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SD12 MUV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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