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97 RG

2012 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,161 mi
Last recorded82,161 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration97 RG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery Sport
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 82,161 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 42,151 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 45,135 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 45,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 35,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 75,779 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 38,389 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 34,223 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 37,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 29,306 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,340 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 35,796 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 24,023 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 24,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 58,188 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 31,997 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 17,050 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 30,550 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 49,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 49,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50 R20 109Y M+S Pirelli Scorpion Zero (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (255/50 R20 109Y M+S Pirelli Scorpion Zero) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,761 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 27,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 22,482 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 31,261 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 16,378 miles

nearside rear tyre tread perishing and side wall, also wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 13,803 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 7 Jul 2015 9,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Based on 732,268 MOT tests across 97,976 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
7,759
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
97,976
On UK Roads
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97 RG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery Sport in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Discovery Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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97 RG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery Sport, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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