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SW12 NSX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,079 mi
Last recorded36,079 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 36,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 210,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 207,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 204,462 miles

Both rear upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2022 189,843 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 172,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 161,051 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 141,854 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes that run to rear of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 124,942 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,455 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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SW12 NSX 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 100%.

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 NSX, 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 NSX registered?

SW12 NSX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SW12 NSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 NSX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW12 NSX have outstanding finance?

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