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A9 DJH

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,311 miles

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Third row seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,014 miles

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,333 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 85,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 81,508 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,495 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Nov 2020 74,108 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 66,514 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 59,244 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 51,065 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,593 miles

Front brake pads3-4mm remain

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

exhaust emissions no smoke detected No printout

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 27 Jun 2016 36,593 miles

Front brake pads3-4mm remain

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

exhaust emissions no smoke detected No printout

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,395 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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A9 DJH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A9 DJH, 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 A9 DJH registered?

A9 DJH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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