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WK12 UCD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,050 mi
Last recorded136,050 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 UCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 136,050 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2023 123,277 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 123,277 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 116,057 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 116,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 110,598 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 105,892 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,266 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 97,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 97,251 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 87,671 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,535 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 77,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hydra (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hydra (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,445 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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WK12 UCD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Gold 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 WK12 UCD, 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 WK12 UCD registered?

WK12 UCD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is WK12 UCD safe to buy?

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