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VE12 HSF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,830 mi
Last recorded128,830 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 HSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 128,830 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 114,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,847 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 103,847 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 91,337 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,316 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all round (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,365 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 57,965 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2018 51,424 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 44,670 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,019 miles

Cuts in nsf tyre outer wall

Rear tyres worn low & have surface cracks

Pass 14 Nov 2014 21,460 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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VE12 HSF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VE12 HSF, 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 HSF registered?

VE12 HSF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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