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VU12 KCZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,567 mi
Last recorded190,567 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 190,567 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 166,458 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 166,447 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 145,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable is rubbing on the air suspension pipe (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 129,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,668 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage HP pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear propshaft support rubber split

Fail 26 Nov 2021 111,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage HP pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear propshaft support rubber split

Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,588 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 86,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 79,255 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 70,846 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 70,843 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,405 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 10 Feb 2017 67,338 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,689 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,689 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,462 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 41,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 KCZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VU12 KCZ, 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 KCZ registered?

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

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