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83 DC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

92,864 mi
Last recorded92,864 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 DC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 92,864 miles

front brake pads appear approx 70% worn

o/s/r seatbelt buckle casing missing

Fail 24 Mar 2026 92,720 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads appear approx 70% worn

o/s/r seatbelt buckle casing missing

Pass 10 Oct 2025 111,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre brake light inop

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s sill and quarter panel corroded

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2025 111,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

bonnet safety catch seized

centre brake light inop

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s sill and quarter panel corroded

plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake pads appear approx 70% worn

Pass 5 Mar 2025 85,989 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 110,355 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 78,997 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 106,697 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 106,694 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 99,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 99,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 65,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both side steps corroded and in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Nov 2021 90,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,796 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 80,795 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 53,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre tread lifting in places

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,390 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords hole in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 54,159 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,931 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 5 May 2017 43,734 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 33,006 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,782 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 25,523 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,335 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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83 DC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 83 DC, 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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83 DC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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