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V16 LRD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,614 mi
Last recorded65,614 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 LRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2026 65,614 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2025 50,212 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 38,034 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 37,426 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 37,030 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 35,980 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 34,916 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 33,476 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 28,410 miles

zero exhaust emissions

Pass 14 May 2016 26,417 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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V16 LRD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V16 LRD, 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 V16 LRD registered?

V16 LRD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is V16 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 LRD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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