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W555 KNS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,274 mi
Last recorded140,274 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW555 KNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 140,274 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 134,126 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 127,210 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 119,972 miles

brake pad wear warning display on dash

coolant level warning message on dash

Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,674 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

windscreen damage outside nearside swept area, not affecting view to road

Fail 11 Nov 2021 110,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

windscreen damage outside nearside swept area, not affecting view to road

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,875 miles

Brake pad wear light on dash

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,213 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on dash

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,724 miles

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

brake pad wear warning lamp on

Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,162 miles

Brake wear senor light on dash

Nearside Front Slight wear on outer edge of tyre tread

Offside Front Slight cuts on outer wall of tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

Offside Front Slight wear on outer edge of tyre tread

Pass 3 Nov 2016 45,621 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 45,621 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,456 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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W555 KNS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W555 KNS, 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 W555 KNS registered?

W555 KNS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is W555 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W555 KNS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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