2012 Land Rover Discovery 4 5.0L Petrol · KV12 HFP
2012 Land Rover Discovery 4 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 65,572 miles. MOT valid until 15/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 4999cc
KV12 HFP Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 65,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
KV12 HFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery 4 (KV12 HFP) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Common Problems: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 4
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 3.0 SDV6 Crankshaft Failure(Serious)
Sudden, catastrophic failure of the crankshaft or main bearings, requiring a replacement engine.
- Inlet Manifold Cracking(Moderate)
The plastic inlet manifolds on 3.0 diesels crack under heat cycles, causing boost leaks, restricted performance mode, and DPF regeneration failures.
- Front Lower Suspension Arm Wear(Moderate)
The front lower control arm bushes wear prematurely on UK roads, causing knocking noises at low speed and uneven tyre wear.
- EGR Valve and Intercooler Hose Failures(Moderate)
EGR valves crack and intercooler hoses split, causing boost pressure loss, power reduction, and black smoke under load.
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