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WAW 892

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,220 mi
Last recorded90,220 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAW 892
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 90,220 miles

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))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 83,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. Underbody waxoiled. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 140,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 76,936 miles

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

vehicle underside has general corrosion front to rear

Pass 10 Nov 2023 132,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 72,841 miles

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Pass 11 Oct 2022 122,482 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,087 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 117,157 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 117,115 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Park brake cable rubbing off tyre (1.1.15 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,251 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low 225/65/17

Fail 5 Mar 2021 59,238 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Pads been hot (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyres wearing low

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low 225/65/17

Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 110,715 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre to raer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Centre to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

OSR brake pad warning wire hanging out

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Centre to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,596 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 105,337 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS centre to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS centre to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre warring outer sypes

Offside Rear Brake pad ware indicator insecure not attached to pad (no warning lamp illuminated)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 105,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS centre to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS centre to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre warring outer sypes

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

Offside Rear Brake pad ware indicator insecure not attached to pad (no warning lamp illuminated)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,674 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,297 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 99,297 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 98,050 miles

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

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

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

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 9 Feb 2018 36,225 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 89,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 26,055 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,827 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,452 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,714 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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WAW 892 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WAW 892, 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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WAW 892 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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