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VN12 RVE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,500 mi
Last recorded153,500 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 RVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 153,500 miles

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

mist of oil

Pass 22 Mar 2024 153,205 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 153,108 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 151,008 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 146,146 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 146,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 131,015 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,053 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 75,223 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 66,243 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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VN12 RVE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN12 RVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN12 RVE registered?

VN12 RVE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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