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WU12 XHD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,080 mi
Last recorded190,080 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 XHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 190,080 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 190,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 172,831 miles

Nearside dip beam intensity low

Pass 23 Mar 2020 164,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective intensity low (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 147,102 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 147,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 121,740 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 97,255 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,299 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,970 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 XHD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

WU12 XHD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is WU12 XHD safe to buy?

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Does WU12 XHD have outstanding finance?

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