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V4 RNA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,160 mi
Last recorded129,160 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 RNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 129,160 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant low

Fail 3 Feb 2023 128,823 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 19 Jan 2022 114,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm [ran off outer edge] (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper [blade spli]

underbody and components corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 101,729 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 101,729 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 89,304 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 73,891 miles

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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear up to Flexy, benefit of doubt given (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner shoulder

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear up to Flexy benefit of doubt given (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked slight (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,885 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 41,917 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,332 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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V4 RNA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V4 RNA, 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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V4 RNA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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