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VK12 ZJV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,949 mi
Last recorded192,949 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 ZJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 192,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 180,760 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 164,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 155,076 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 145,962 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 134,007 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))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 127,478 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

transfer box damp with oil

Fail 28 May 2019 127,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

transfer box damp with oil

Pass 15 May 2018 107,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has 3mm remaining. LIMIT 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has 2mm remaining. LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has 3mm remaining. LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 107,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Outer bearing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has 3mm remaining. LIMIT 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has 2mm remaining. LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has 3mm remaining. LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 88,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 May 2016 68,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Door will not open from the inside, possible child lock on.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 68,194 miles

Nearside Rear Door will not open from the inside, possible child lock on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 50,105 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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VK12 ZJV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VK12 ZJV, 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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VK12 ZJV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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