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WU12 XJD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,520 mi
Last recorded145,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 XJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 145,520 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 135,857 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 135,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 125,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 123,638 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 123,636 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 118,354 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 112,766 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 108,109 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 108,105 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,858 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 88,838 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wear inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wear inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,099 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 62,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 49,617 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 XJD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU12 XJD registered?

WU12 XJD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WU12 XJD safe to buy?

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