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V6 PCD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,203 mi
Last recorded97,203 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 PCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,203 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant warning message showing on dashboard

slight dampness to fuel tank cover

Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,574 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant warning message showing on dashboard

Fail 27 Aug 2024 92,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant warning message showing on dashboard

Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,944 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

chip to windscreen

coolant level low message showing on dashboard

Pass 15 Aug 2022 79,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip to windscreen

coolant level low message showing on dashboard

n/s front steering arm locking nut loose

Pass 11 Aug 2021 73,504 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,050 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,774 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge feathered

chip in screen

Pass 21 Aug 2018 58,480 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,894 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,531 miles

light stone chips windscreen

Fail 24 Aug 2015 31,138 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,138 miles

Rear wiper blade split

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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V6 PCD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V6 PCD, 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 V6 PCD registered?

V6 PCD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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