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225 UBB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,814 mi
Last recorded26,814 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration225 UBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 26,814 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 26,336 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 25,904 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 25,903 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 24,622 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 23,555 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 22,879 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 22,007 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 19,193 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 16,801 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 14,837 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 13,520 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 12,388 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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225 UBB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 225 UBB, 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 225 UBB registered?

225 UBB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is 225 UBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 225 UBB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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