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V500 NCK

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,287 mi
Last recorded148,287 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 NCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 148,287 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 142,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 138,269 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 136,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 134,253 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 131,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 129,728 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 127,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 124,944 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 122,871 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 119,826 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 115,626 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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V500 NCK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 V500 NCK, 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 V500 NCK registered?

V500 NCK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is V500 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V500 NCK 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.

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