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VE12 GEK

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,670 mi
Last recorded95,670 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 GEK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 95,670 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,342 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 78,340 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 24 May 2016 60,585 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,607 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 48,598 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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VE12 GEK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE12 GEK, 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 VE12 GEK registered?

VE12 GEK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is VE12 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 GEK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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