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VO12 FTE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,058 mi
Last recorded146,058 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 FTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 146,058 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 143,825 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 137,886 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 129,094 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 129,079 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 120,466 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 112,880 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,423 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 111,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,020 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 85,019 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2017 71,595 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,045 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,397 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VO12 FTE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VO12 FTE, 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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VO12 FTE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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