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WU12 XGV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,198 mi
Last recorded142,198 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 XGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 142,198 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))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 133,618 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 121,807 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 121,558 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,916 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 94,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,420 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,902 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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WU12 XGV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU12 XGV, 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 WU12 XGV registered?

WU12 XGV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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