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VX12 AYS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,429 mi
Last recorded130,429 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 AYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 130,429 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 117,693 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 112,102 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes have deteriorated. No play at present, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 107,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 103,079 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S - front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2021 99,751 miles

Rear propshaft support rubber split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight perishing on inner edges near bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 98,195 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 92,731 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,062 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 74,269 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,118 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,080 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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VX12 AYS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VX12 AYS, 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 VX12 AYS registered?

VX12 AYS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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