2012 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · FX12 NKN
2012 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 111,593 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX12 NKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 111,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FX12 NKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (FX12 NKN) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FX12 NKN Mileage History
- 03/04/2023104,134 mi
- 02/04/2024106,972 mi+2,838 mi
- 10/04/2025109,442 mi+2,470 mi
- 10/04/2025109,444 mi+2 mi
- 08/04/2026111,593 mi+2,149 mi
Average of roughly 2,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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