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VK12 GOH

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,422 mi
Last recorded167,422 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 GOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 167,422 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 163,681 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure center bearing rubber broken away (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 142,186 miles

Nearside running board under side metal frame corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 129,446 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 129,327 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 118,761 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 118,761 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,091 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 86,945 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn / lipped

rear brake pads wearing low, discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,253 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2017 72,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2016 57,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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VK12 GOH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VK12 GOH, 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 VK12 GOH registered?

VK12 GOH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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