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SW12 JKN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,633 mi
Last recorded89,633 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 JKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 89,633 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 84,662 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 80,081 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,320 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 73,255 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 69,763 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 69,763 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,380 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,222 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 32,409 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SW12 JKN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SW12 JKN, 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 SW12 JKN registered?

SW12 JKN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is SW12 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 JKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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