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X6 SUN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,041 mi
Last recorded70,041 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 SUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 70,041 miles

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

Under engine and sill covers fitted.not able to fully inspect damage and corrosion.

Pass 27 Jan 2025 64,554 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 64,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect for damage or corrosion

Under engine and gearbox covers fitted unable to fully inspect components damage corrosion or leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2024 60,258 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 56,641 miles

Engine bay covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Outer sill covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of sills

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Pass 19 Jan 2022 50,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder --also multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre sidewall has slight kerb damage

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 50,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder --also multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre sidewall has slight kerb damage

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 46,311 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 24 Jun 2019 40,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 34,348 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,511 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 24,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,206 miles

Both front tyre edges worn

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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X6 SUN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X6 SUN, 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 X6 SUN registered?

X6 SUN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is X6 SUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X6 SUN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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