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A3 JES

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,119 mi
Last recorded152,119 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 152,119 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 143,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 132,516 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 125,620 miles

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Pass 24 Feb 2022 116,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 104,586 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, offside and nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush, offside and nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 93,780 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arm forward bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 93,780 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arm forward bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 80,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,873 miles

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Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,694 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,570 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,633 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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A3 JES 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 A3 JES, 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 A3 JES registered?

A3 JES is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is A3 JES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 JES 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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