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WD12 SWN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,557 mi
Last recorded105,557 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 SWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 105,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 98,013 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 163,239 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 148,714 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 133,501 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 117,810 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 101,591 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 101,591 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 89,220 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,830 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Smoke emissions too clean to register on smoke meter.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Unable to test rear seats in boot area due to them being stowed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WD12 SWN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WD12 SWN, 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 WD12 SWN registered?

WD12 SWN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is WD12 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD12 SWN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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