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WF12 FWX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,032 mi
Last recorded142,032 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 FWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 142,032 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

underside dirty

Fail 20 Aug 2024 142,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

underside dirty

Pass 15 Aug 2023 129,185 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

underside dirty

Pass 13 Jul 2022 118,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2022 118,145 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing rear road wheel (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2021 100,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Aug 2020 94,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Splitting Away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Splitting Away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,452 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,159 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 48,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to the tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,596 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,399 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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WF12 FWX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WF12 FWX, 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 WF12 FWX registered?

WF12 FWX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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