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WV12 XAM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,812 mi
Last recorded160,812 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 XAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 160,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 134,001 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 110,427 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 110,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 97,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 85,036 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim slightly loose

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,022 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

emissions not registering (CLEAN)

Fail 11 Feb 2019 70,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

emissions not registering (CLEAN)

Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,367 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,583 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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WV12 XAM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV12 XAM, 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 WV12 XAM registered?

WV12 XAM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is WV12 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 XAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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