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VX12 KWA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,332 mi
Last recorded124,332 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 KWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 124,332 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 124,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 116,496 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 108,660 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 101,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 96,252 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 91,128 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 91,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 85,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,371 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,402 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,283 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,086 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,015 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 KWA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

VX12 KWA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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