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XX12 DOG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,730 mi
Last recorded156,730 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX12 DOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 156,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 153,975 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 148,254 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 140,501 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 129,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 118,371 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going from one side to the other (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 106,795 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 94,560 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 94,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,306 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,180 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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XX12 DOG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XX12 DOG, 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 XX12 DOG registered?

XX12 DOG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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The MOT history for XX12 DOG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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