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V20 DHS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,031 mi
Last recorded147,031 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 DHS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 147,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 138,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms and front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 127,873 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 127,863 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 119,270 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 110,040 miles

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Fail 10 May 2022 110,019 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front to rear metal brake pipes poorly secured

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 11 May 2021 102,782 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

corrosion to nearside/offside inner sill/s/ both rear chassis legs

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 May 2021 102,759 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

corrosion to nearside/offside inner sill/s/ both rear chassis legs

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2020 96,749 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 96,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 84,743 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 78,891 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 68,558 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,163 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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V20 DHS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 V20 DHS, 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 V20 DHS registered?

V20 DHS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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