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VU12 KCA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,449 mi
Last recorded74,449 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 74,449 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 73,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 72,048 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,949 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 68,034 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,076 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR OVER REAR DIFF (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,981 miles

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 61,842 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipes are slightly corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,867 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,152 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,579 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VU12 KCA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU12 KCA, 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 VU12 KCA registered?

VU12 KCA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is VU12 KCA safe to buy?

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